Inspection Reports for Pruitthealth – Moultrie
233 SUNSET CIRCLE, MOULTRIE, GA, 31768
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025, found that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of fire safety issues that were addressed promptly during surveys, as well as some deficiencies related to medication security and food safety cited in September 2023. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for a partially substantiated abuse complaint in February 2020 involving failure to prevent and report an incident, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies generally involved fire safety maintenance and documentation, medication management, and food handling practices. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent surveys indicating substantial compliance and correction of earlier issues.
Deficiencies (last 8 years)
Deficiencies (over 8 years)
2.1 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
57% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
65 residents
Based on a May 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 2, 2025
Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
All previously cited survey tags have been corrected as of the follow-up survey conducted on July 2, 2025.
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 22, 2025
Visit Reason
A State Licensure survey was conducted at PruittHealth Moultrie from May 20, 2025, through May 22, 2025.
Findings
The survey revealed there were no State Health deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 65
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 22, 2025
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at PruittHealth Moultrie from May 20, 2025, through May 22, 2025. In addition, Complaint Intake Numbers GA00252971 and GA00251226 were investigated in conjunction with this standard survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00252971 and GA00251226 were investigated in conjunction with the standard survey.
Findings
The standard survey revealed that the facility was in substantial compliance with the Health portion of the Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 C.F.R. Part 483, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 65
Capacity: 68
Deficiencies: 4
Date: May 20, 2025
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with fire safety regulations and related National Fire Protection Association standards.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with fire safety requirements, including issues with self-closing doors, obstructed fire pull stations, unsealed firewall penetrations, and obstructed automatic fire doors. All cited deficiencies were corrected during the survey.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to ensure that self-closing doors were operating correctly; therapy room doors were propped open with a wedge.
Failed to ensure fire pull stations were unobstructed and accessible; fire pull station beside kitchen exit was blocked by shelving and kitchen supplies.
Failed to ensure fire wall penetrations were properly sealed; a penetration in the firewall was not properly sealed.
Failed to ensure automatic fire doors were unobstructed and capable of closing all the way; a medicine cart was blocking a corridor door on A Hall.
Report Facts
Census: 65
Total Capacity: 68
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings during the facility tour and staff interviews |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 20, 2024
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate complaint numbers GA00244069 and GA00244123.
Complaint Details
The investigation of complaints GA00244069 and GA00244123 found them to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The complaints were unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Report Facts
Complaint numbers investigated: 2
Resident census: 62
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Re-Inspection
Census: 61
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 31, 2023
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of previous deficiencies and assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
Findings
The revisit survey revealed that the facility was in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 C.F.R. part 483, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 61
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 31, 2023
Visit Reason
A health revisit survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
Findings
The revisit survey revealed that the facility was in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 C.F.R. part 483, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 26, 2023
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
All previously cited survey tags have been corrected as noted during the revisit survey.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 14
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Sep 7, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a State Licensure survey from September 5 through September 7, 2023, to determine compliance with State Long Term Care Requirements.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited related to medication security where medications were left unattended on a medication cart, and food safety issues including improper labeling, dating, and storage of food items in the kitchen, which had the potential to affect all 60 residents receiving an oral diet.
Deficiencies (2)
The facility failed to properly secure medications on one of two medication carts, leaving an insulin pen and four individually wrapped medication packages unattended on top of the cart.
The facility failed to ensure food items in the pantry, cooler, refrigerator, and freezer were properly labeled and dated, opened food items were securely wrapped and sealed, and foods were discarded when expired, risking cross contamination and spread of bacteria.
Report Facts
Residents on B Hall: 14
Residents affected by food safety deficiency: 60
Food Facility Inspection Score: 86
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| KK | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Named in medication security deficiency for leaving medications unattended on medication cart |
| LL | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed regarding medication cart security and narcotics handling |
| GG | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed regarding medication cart security |
| BB | Assistant Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding food labeling and thawing procedures |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 60
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Sep 7, 2023
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Pruitt Health Moultrie from September 5 through September 7, 2023, to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with regulations, with deficiencies including failure to obtain a specific physician's order for oxygen therapy settings and inadequate humidification bottle maintenance for one resident, unsecured medications left unattended on a medication cart, and improper labeling, dating, and storage of food items in the kitchen, risking cross contamination and foodborne illness.
Deficiencies (3)
Failed to obtain a physician's order with a specific oxygen flow rate and failed to ensure the water humidification bottle was adequately filled for one resident.
Failed to properly secure medications on one of two medication carts; insulin pen and four medication packages left unattended on top of the cart.
Failed to ensure food items were properly labeled, dated, securely wrapped, and discarded when expired; unsafe food preparation practices risking cross contamination.
Report Facts
Resident census: 60
Residents on B Hall: 14
B Hall residents ambulatory: 1
B Hall residents independently mobile in wheelchairs: 3
Georgia Department of Public Health Food Facility Inspection Score: 86
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| JJ | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Confirmed oxygen order details and humidification bottle maintenance for Resident #15 |
| KK | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Left medications unattended on medication cart |
| LL | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Described narcotics double locking and medication cart security |
| GG | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Reported medication cart security requirements |
| BB | Assistant Dietary Manager | Described food labeling and thawing procedures |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Director of Nursing | Confirmed expectations for oxygen order specificity and humidification bottle monitoring |
| Unit Manager | Unit Manager | Provided information on residents on B Hall |
| DM | Dietary Manager | Interviewed about food safety and storage practices |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 60
Capacity: 68
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Sep 6, 2023
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with fire safety requirements, including failure to ensure corridor doors self-latch in the Linen Storage Closet on B Hall, improper installation of electrical equipment in the DHS Office, and unsafe use of a portable space heater without thermostatic documentation in the DHS Office. All cited deficiencies were corrected during the survey.
Deficiencies (3)
Failed to ensure doors on the corridors self-latch, affecting the Linen Storage Closet on B Hall.
Failed to ensure proper installation of electrical equipment and components, affecting the DHS Office.
Failed to provide thermostatic documentation for and demonstrate safe use of portable space heaters, affecting the DHS Office.
Report Facts
Census: 60
Total Capacity: 68
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings and corrected cited deficiencies during the survey |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 3, 2023
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00224146.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00224146 was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 18, 2022
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for the healthcare facility PRUITTHEALTH - MOULTRIE, indicating a regulatory inspection was conducted.
Findings
The report contains initial comments and a summary statement of deficiencies, but no specific deficiencies or findings are detailed in the provided page.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 18, 2022
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of deficiencies cited during the Recertification and Complaint Survey of 2/10/2022.
Findings
The revisit survey found that all deficiencies cited in the prior survey had been corrected as of 3/27/2022.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 55
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 10, 2022
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Pruitt Health Moultrie from February 8, 2022 to February 10, 2022 to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations for long term care facilities.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with regulations related to resident records and identifiable information. Specifically, the facility failed to enter wound care orders in the electronic medical record for one resident with pressure ulcers, and treatments were performed without verifying or documenting orders.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to enter wound care orders in the electronic medical record for one resident with pressure ulcers.
Report Facts
Resident census: 55
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Integrity Coordinator (SIC) Registered Nurse (RN) | Observed performing treatments without verifying or signing off orders | |
| Assistant Director of Health Services | Confirmed treatment orders were not in the EHR until added on 2/9/22 |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 10, 2022
Visit Reason
A licensure survey was conducted at Pruitthealth Moultrie from February 8, 2022 through February 10, 2022.
Findings
No State Health Deficiencies were cited during the licensure survey.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 55
Capacity: 68
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 8, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Life Safety Code Survey to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and related fire safety standards.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements set forth in 42 CFR Subpart 483.90(a), Life Safety from Fire, and the related National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Report Facts
Stories: 1
Construction Type: 11
Certified Beds: 68
Census: 55
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 50
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 29, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparedness.
Report Facts
Total census: 50
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 10, 2020
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for the facility PRUITTHEALTH - MOULTRIE, indicating a regulatory inspection was conducted.
Findings
The document contains a summary statement of deficiencies identified during the inspection, but no specific deficiencies or findings are detailed in the provided page.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 10, 2020
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted in conjunction with a Focused COVID-19 Survey to verify correction of deficiencies cited in a prior Complaint survey conducted on 2020-02-26.
Complaint Details
The revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of deficiencies cited as a result of the Complaint survey conducted on 2020-02-26.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the prior Complaint survey were found to be corrected, and the facility was in substantial compliance as of 2020-04-10.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 10, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey and Infection Control Survey were conducted to assess the facility's compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19 preparedness and infection control.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to emergency preparedness and 42 CFR §483.80 related to infection control regulations for COVID-19.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 26, 2020
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate complaint intake number GA00202674.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intake number GA00202674; no deficiencies were substantiated.
Findings
The survey concluded with no State Health Deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 67
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Feb 26, 2020
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate complaint intake number GA00202674 regarding alleged staff to resident abuse.
Complaint Details
The complaint was partially substantiated. The investigation revealed that on 1/5/2020, a staff member touched a resident's nose and another staff member slapped a CNA. The incident was not reported to the State Agency within the required two hours. The investigation was delayed and incomplete, missing witness interviews. The responsible party was notified on 2/8/2020.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with federal and state long term care regulations related to abuse and neglect. The complaint was partially substantiated with findings that the facility failed to ensure one resident was free from physical/verbal abuse and failed to report the incident to the State Agency within the required timeframe.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure one resident was free from physical/verbal abuse by staff.
Failure to report alleged abuse to the State Agency within the required two hours.
Report Facts
Resident census: 67
Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score: 9
Date of incident: Jan 5, 2020
Date of complaint investigation start: Feb 24, 2020
Date of complaint investigation end: Feb 26, 2020
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA CC | Certified Nursing Assistant | Involved in physical/verbal abuse incident with Resident #1 |
| CNA BB | Certified Nursing Assistant | Witnessed abuse incident and reported it to Director of Health Services |
| RN EE | Registered Nurse | Present near the dining room during the incident |
| Director of Health Services | Became aware of the incident on 1/6/2020 and conducted initial investigation | |
| Administrator | Conducted investigation after receiving complaint in February and informed responsible party | |
| Social Worker | Reported the incident to the state on 2/3/2020 |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 25, 2019
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate complaint GA00195595.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA00195595 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Federal and State Long Term Care regulations. The complaint was unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 17, 2018
Visit Reason
A Revisit Survey was conducted to verify correction of deficiencies cited during the standard survey on 2018-10-25.
Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the standard survey conducted on 2018-10-25 were found to be corrected during the revisit survey.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 11, 2018
Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.
Findings
The surveyor noted that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected during the follow-up visit.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 66
Capacity: 68
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Oct 23, 2018
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with fire safety regulations and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with fire safety requirements due to failure to properly maintain hazardous areas and smoke/fire barriers. Specific deficiencies included unsealed holes in the maintenance room and multiple penetrations in smoke/fire barriers in various corridors and rooms.
Deficiencies (2)
Hazardous areas were not properly maintained as smoke tight, including 2 unsealed holes in the maintenance room.
Smoke/fire barriers were not properly maintained with multiple unsealed penetrations in corridors and rooms, including near the oxygen storage room, drinking fountain area, outside soiled utility, and HVAC duct areas.
Report Facts
Census: 66
Total Capacity: 68
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings of unsealed holes and penetrations in smoke/fire barriers during facility tour |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 8, 2018
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate complaint GA00184975.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA00184975 was investigated and determined to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaint was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 26, 2017
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Pruitthealth Moultrie Nursing Home from October 23, 2017, through October 26, 2017.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 63
Capacity: 68
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 25, 2017
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance with the Life Safety Code requirements, with no violations noted during the survey.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 22, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00175140 and to determine compliance with Federal and State Long Term Care regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00175140 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the complaint survey.
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