Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (68% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Serving the Ocilla community for 51 years, Pruitthealth – Ocilla is a skilled nursing home in Georgia with 83 beds. The facility has an occupancy rate of 70%. Residents stay an average of 120 days, including those receiving short-term rehabilitation and in longer-term care. The home is in a moderately walkable area, so some errands and services are within walking distance.
Rehabilitation services are a major part of the facility’s care programs. Residents have access to respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. The home also provides respite care for families needing temporary support. Home health, hospice and palliative care, infusion services, and an on-site pharmacy are available as well. The facility also offers senior living and assisted living for residents transitioning from more independent settings.
Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 8 minutes of nursing care per resident. Registered nurses provide about 22 minutes of care per resident daily. Nurse aides contribute 2 hours and 4 minutes, while LPNs and LVNs provide another 22 minutes. The facility has 24-hour nursing oversight. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different ways to arrange coverage.
Semi-private rooms are available throughout the community. Residents can access the activities program, beauty and barber services, and chaplain and counseling support. For those needing services such as central line management or ongoing infusion therapy, the facility coordinates care through its medical supply and pharmacy services.
State inspection data covering nearly a decade show a pattern of compliance. There were no deficiencies from recent surveys. Earlier Life Safety Code issues involving kitchen operations and fire safety systems were corrected. The facility has been responsive to regulatory and operational matters over time.
Pruitthealth – Ocilla is administered by Lorie Scroggs.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 44 | 21 | This facility has 110% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (44 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 110% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 4.9 | 2.3 | This facility has 113% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (4.9 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 113% worse |
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Georgia average 16.6
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Georgia average: 0.7
Georgia average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,243 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 0 | 26 | 10,773 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 8,032 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,586 | 76 | 83% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,308 | 66 | 72% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 58 | 63% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 57 | 62% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 467 | 60 | 65% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 436 | 47 | 51% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 366 | 66 | 72% | 5.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 160 | 53 | 58% | 3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 125 | 38 | 41% | 3.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 38 | 41% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 6 | 7% | 8.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
68% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Pruitthealth – Ocilla from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (68% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ocilla's city center to Pruitthealth – Ocilla's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
88
Rank
#454 / 672 |
71.4%
Facility
71.4%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#177 / 325 | -9% | 5.70
Facility
5.70
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#9 / 202 | -35% | +60% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#48 / 203 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#41 / 203 | - | 30 | - |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
39
Rank
#812 / 873 | Maurice S Hill | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#19 / 197 | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#78 / 197 | 93%
Facility
93%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#183 / 197 | 115716 | ||||
| Pruitthealth – Ocilla | NH | Ocilla | 83
Facility
83
GA AVG
88
Rank
#329 / 672 |
69.9%
Facility
69.9%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#183 / 325 | -11% | 3.14
Facility
3.14
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#137 / 202 | -53% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#48 / 203 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#99 / 203 | - | 65 | - |
53
Facility
53
GA AVG
39
Rank
#278 / 873 | - | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#158 / 197 | $3.4M
Facility
$3.4M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#163 / 197 | 49.8%
Facility
49.8%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#104 / 197 | 115608 | ||||
| East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing | NH HC PC | Marietta | 117
Facility
117
GA AVG
88
Rank
#138 / 672 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#43 / 325 | +19% | 3.36
Facility
3.36
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#91 / 202 | +12% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#62 / 203 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#69 / 203 | - | 108 | - |
63
Facility
63
GA AVG
39
Rank
#168 / 873 | Linda Karling Lott | $16.5M
Facility
$16.5M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#45 / 197 | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#37 / 197 | 48.6%
Facility
48.6%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#113 / 197 | 115283 | ||||
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | 92
Facility
92
GA AVG
88
Rank
#271 / 672 |
68.4%
Facility
68.4%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#187 / 325 | -12% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#41 / 202 | -46% | +11% | $23.5k
Facility
$23.5k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#174 / 204 | 22
Facility
22
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#137 / 203 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#124 / 203 | 1 | 97 | - |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
39
Rank
#359 / 873 | Delmar Gardens Enterprises, Inc | $16.8M
Facility
$16.8M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#38 / 197 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#25 / 197 | 55%
Facility
55%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#81 / 197 | 115330 | ||||
| Christian City Assisted Living Center | NH AL IL | Union City (The Woods) | 150
Facility
150
GA AVG
88
Rank
#68 / 672 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#1 / 325 | +28% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#103 / 202 | +47% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 23
Facility
23
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#142 / 203 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#180 / 203 | - | 177 | - |
20
Facility
20
GA AVG
39
Rank
#635 / 873 | Toni Davis | $21.7M
Facility
$21.7M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#18 / 197 | $10.3M
Facility
$10.3M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#18 / 197 | 47.5%
Facility
47.5%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#102 / 197 | 115573 |
Pruitthealth – Ocilla is located in OCILLA, Georgia.
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Pruitthealth – Ocilla has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Pruitthealth – Ocilla's occupancy is 70%.
The team at Pruitthealth – Ocilla can be reached at [email protected].
Lorie Scroggs is the administrator of Pruitthealth – Ocilla.
Pruitthealth – Ocilla has 83 beds.
Pruitthealth – Ocilla is located at 209 West Hudson Street, Ocilla, GA 31774.
(229) 468-9431 will put you in contact with the team at Pruitthealth – Ocilla.
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