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Total health inspections
5
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Pruitthealth – Lanier
Nursing Home
Pruitthealth – Lanier
Nursing Home
PruittHealth - Lanier in Buford, Georgia offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation for short- and long-term care solutions. The facility provides a comprehensive menu of services and is committed to caring for individual health care needs. It features a cozy, home-like environment and a dedicated staff.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
117
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
68.6%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Occupancy rate
68.6%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
24 days
Private pay
70% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.1M
Profit
$1.0M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9,125,414.00
Profit
$1,033,432.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.1M
117-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
74%
Occupied Beds
86 of 117
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
June 15, 1976
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
115600
County:
GWINNETT
Awards:
AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Bronze, QAPI Accredited
Ownership & operating entity
Pruitthealth – Lanier is administrated by Mr ANTHONY GRANT.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, Assisted Living, Personal Care
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
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.
57 visits/inspections
12 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
4 routine inspections
7 other visits
6 life safety inspections
Results
19 with issues
38 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:June 25, 2025
Type:Plan Of Correction
55 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Pruitthealth – Lanier
+56%
-10%
-12%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30518
117
No
MOORE, LAURENA
68.6%
$8,909,447.00
$4,145,740.00
46.5%
89.20
3.2020
1
22
-
+56%-10%-12%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
+3%
-22%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
2.7638
1
20
1
+3%-22%+10%
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701.0
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30260
50
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pruitthealth – Lanier
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 30518
Bed Count:
117
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MOORE, LAURENA
CCN:
115600
Occupancy:
68.6%
Home Revenue:
$8,909,447.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,145,740.00
Payroll %:
46.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
89.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2020
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
22
RN share vs State Avg:
+56%
+56%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 31545
Bed Count:
62
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
CCN:
115577
Occupancy:
86.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,536,305.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,064,988.00
Payroll %:
31.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7638
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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1.9 miles from city center
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
85
Total Staff
75
Employees
10
Contractors
32,491
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
8.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 10.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 9.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
66 staff
9.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.1%
of total hours from contractors
1,978 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 0 | 40 | 17,393 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 6,314 | 91 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,160 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 680 | 70 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 551 | 66 | 73% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 536 | 71 | 78% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 459 | 60 | 66% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 452 | 63 | 69% | 4.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 58 | 64% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 397 | 68 | 75% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 366 | 65 | 71% | 5.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 165 | 29 | 32% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 9 | 10% | 6.7 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
22
Citations per inspection
4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
3 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 15 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
22 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation
May 09, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 09, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 09, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 09, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Pruitthealth
Resident Census by Payment Source
88
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(4.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
74
(84.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
10
(11.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.6
17% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.8
32% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.4%
32% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.8%
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.1%
37% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
16% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.5%
66% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
45% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.5%
25% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.5%
71% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.9%
9% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
9% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
21% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
17% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.6%
16% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$4K
91% lower than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$4K
Georgia average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 30, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 30, 2023
$4K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Pruitthealth – Lanier based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
68.6%
↑ 13.4pp vs 2023
Net Income
$1,033,432
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$4,553,437
↑ ~$955K vs 2023
Profit Margin
11.6%
↑ 20.6pp vs 2023
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