Nursing Home

PruittHealth – Savannah

Nursing Home

PruittHealth – Savannah

12825 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31419 View map
Overview of Pruitthealth – Savannah

PruittHealth defines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. As it will be your new home, management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. PruittHealth in Savannah is a wonderful community that listens, understands, and provides– whatever it is that residents need.
The nursing home boasts its exceptional quality of living found in its cutting-edge technology that helps with rehabilitation purposes, a team of dedicated attentive staff providing a cozy atmosphere, and personalized care plans designed to cater to one’s specific needs. A remarkable feature of this community is their dedication to not only deliver the services required by a resident but to also provide a clear understanding of the processes that envelop the treatment plan.

(912) 927-9416

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Georgia average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 24m per day

This home provides 6% less nursing time per resident than the Georgia average.

Georgia average: 3h 37m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 12m per day 20m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Georgia
Occupancy rate 104.2%
Residents per day (avg) 124
Occupancy rate
104.2%
Residents per day (avg)
124

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

71% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$17.0M
Operating loss
-$445.0K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$16,962,863.00
Operating loss
$-445,045.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
37.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.0M
Total costs $17.4M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
43 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
104%
In line with Georgia average
Occupied beds
125 / 120
Average residents 88 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Snf/nf Dual Cert
Issuance September 3, 1982
County: CHATHAM

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115339
Awards: AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Bronze, QAPI Accredited, AHCA Tier IV Award

Ownership & operating entity

PruittHealth – Savannah is administrated by Ms RHONDA CASEY.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: WanderGuard™ security system

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Home Health
Hospice & Palliative Care
Assisted Living
Personal Care

Additional Policies & Features

Admission Criteria: All patients are admitted, assigned a room, and treated without regard to race, color, creed, age, handicap, national origin, or payment classification.

Amenities & Lifestyle

I.V. Therapy
Wound Care Management
Pain Management
Central Lines
Oxygen Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Out-Patient Therapy
Dietetic Programming & Nourishment Care
Recreational Activities Programming
Hospice Services
Chaplain/Counseling Services
Religious Services
Laundry Services
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Pharmacy Services
Volunteer Services
Medication Management

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, Assisted Living, Personal Care
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
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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.

65 visits/inspections

Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:March 25, 2025
Type:Abbreviated Survey

87 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for PruittHealth – Savannah

The most recent inspection on March 25, 2025 found no deficiencies related to a substantiated complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern with several deficiencies cited in January and October 2024, primarily involving fire safety maintenance issues and failure to provide ordered therapies and proper food handling. Prior complaints were mostly unsubstantiated or substantiated without deficiencies, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility has addressed many prior deficiencies through follow-up surveys, indicating some improvement in compliance over time. Complaint investigations have been frequent but rarely resulted in citations, reflecting ongoing monitoring without major enforcement actions.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 30
Citations per inspection
7.5

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

3 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 25 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


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

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

29 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

1 minor citation More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 20, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 20, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 20, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 18, 2024
Corrected

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Address 8.3 miles from city center — 0.93 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph's/Candler Primary Care - Abercorn Southside)

Address 12825 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31419

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

128
Total Staff
115
Employees
13
Contractors
44,476
Total Hours (Quarter)
60
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse89.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse239.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant677.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
103 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
9.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.5%
of total hours from contractors
3,802 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6706723,94691100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse230238,62991100%9.9
Medication Aide/Technician4042,02091100%9.5
Registered Nurse8082,0089099%9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,0666976%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0441,0657886%6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0229766673%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker2028066369%9.9
Qualified Social Worker0226986673%6.4
Occupational Therapy Aide2026016774%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0445927481%4.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1014996470%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0114716470%7.4
Nurse Practitioner2024415662%7.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant101841213%7
RN Director of Nursing1015678%8

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
127 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (9.4%)
Medicaid
71 residents (55.9%)
Private pay or other
44 residents (34.6%)
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. 13.4
31% 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. 26.4
52% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Average Georgia avg: 3.3 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 27.1%
61% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.3%
67% 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 19.7%
22% worse 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 2.6%
19% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.4%
61% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
65% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.7%
55% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
96% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.0%
37% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
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 94.4%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Georgia avg: 2.4 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 99.4%
23% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
14% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
25% 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. 21.7%
10% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.9%
22% worse than 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. 39.1%
27% 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. 57.6%
14% better 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 $5K
88% lower 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. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $5K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 18, 2024
$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

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

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

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