Pruitthealth – Sylvester

Nursing Home
Overview of Pruitthealth – Sylvester
PruittHealth - Sylvester offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a compassionate environment. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality care tailored to individual health needs. It aims to facilitate smooth transitions and provide comfort and companionship to residents.
(229) 776-5541

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 47m per day

This home provides 6% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 117

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 93.5%
Residents per day (avg) 105
Occupancy rate
93.5%
Residents per day (avg)
105

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

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12.1M
Profit
$1.0M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$12,081,452.00
Profit
$1,010,954.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
38.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.4M
Total costs $11.1M
Bed community size
117-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
92%
Occupied Beds
108 of 117
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
June 1, 1976

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115629
County: WORTH
Awards: U.S. News and World Report 2020-21 Best Nursing Homes, AHCA Commitment to Quality Award - Bronze

Safety & Compliance

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

Contact Information

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
Outpatient 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

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.

37 visits/inspections

7 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

6 routine inspections

3 other visits

5 life safety inspections

Results

9 with issues

28 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:June 24, 2025
Type:Plan Of Correction

39 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 – Sylvester
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31791
117
No
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$11,893,636.00
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39.2%
104.60
4/5
3.7799
4/5
4/5
4/5
-
4
-
+14%
+6%
+20%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
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
1/5
2.7638
1/5
1/5
2/5
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
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
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-
-
-
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-
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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
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Address SYLVESTER, GA 31791

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

117
Total Staff
95
Employees
22
Contractors
37,573
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse119.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse229.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant508 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
83 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
12.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,429 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5005019,22591100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse220228,78791100%9.9
Registered Nurse110112,97191100%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,6657279%8
Nurse Practitioner3031,0756571%8
Dietitian1018126774%12.1
Physical Therapy Aide0665456875%5
Occupational Therapy Aide1015206571%8
Administrator1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Speech Language Pathologist0664655864%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0332005864%3.3
Qualified Social Worker0441263134%3
Physical Therapy Assistant033942932%2.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant10173910%8.1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 1

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 4
Citations per inspection
4

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

All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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

4 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

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
105 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (3.8%)
Medicaid 95 (90.5%)
Private Pay/Other 6 (5.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 5.0
51% better 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. 8.2
53% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.6%
67% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.1%
63% better 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 11.8%
27% 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 4.4%
38% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
58% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.8%
71% better 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 4.0%
79% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
8% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.6%
17% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.0%
15% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

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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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