Pruitthealth – Lakehaven

Nursing Home in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven

Nursing Home in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Pruitthealth – Lakehaven accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

13 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date November 26, 2019
Abbreviated Survey

5 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Georgia average: 21 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Pruitthealth – Lakehaven

The most recent inspection on November 26, 2019, found the facility in compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and some issues primarily related to life safety code requirements, such as emergency lighting, sprinkler maintenance, and storage of oxygen cylinders, as well as blocked exit pathways. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one partially substantiated complaint that did not result in deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies promptly, showing improvement in compliance over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
14 Rank #72 / 170Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 170 homes in Georgia.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia state average, with a ranking across all 170 GA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection
3.5 Rank #49 / 170Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 170 homes in Georgia.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 170 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Georgia average 4.68


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
4
471% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

4 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

10 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jul 03, 2024
Corrected

Administration critical citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Jul 03, 2024
Corrected

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Pruitthealth – Lakehaven is located in VALDOSTA, Georgia.
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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
GA

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 110
Employees 87
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 1.57:1
8% better than Georgia average

Georgia average ratio: 1.45:1

Avg staff/day 32
Average shift 8.5 hours
0% compared with Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 24,866
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

3.9%

967 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4604610,07691100%9.4
Medication Aide/Technician8084,18491100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse120123,53591100%9.7
Registered Nurse9091,5558593%9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4677886%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1015286673%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing1015016369%8
Dietitian1014996369%7.9
Administrator1014966268%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014896066%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0552636268%3.4
Qualified Social Worker0552355459%4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0771726875%2.2
Physical Therapy Aide0221565763%2.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0441414954%2.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant2024855%8
Nurse Aide in Training101111%1
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 93%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 86%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 73%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 68%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 59%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 63%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 54%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 70
Medicare
3
4.3% of residents
Medicaid
65
92.9% of residents
Private pay or other
2
2.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.4
21% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.3
6% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.3%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.1%
19% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 10.4%
35% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.0%
59% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 7.6%
205% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.6%
76% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.5%
24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
7% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.5%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.16
45% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.10
44% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Georgia avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
34% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.0%
16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.4%
9% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 12.0%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 23.9%
55% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.1%
9% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $68K
70% higher than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
252% more payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $68K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 21, 2024
$68K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Mar 21, 2024
61 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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