Pruitthealth – Toccoa

Nursing Home
Overview of Pruitthealth – Toccoa
PruittHealth - Toccoa offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services with a focus on memory care. 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 with a dedicated staff.
(706) 886-8491

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
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.
2h 52m per day

This home provides 19% less 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 181

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 58.8%
Residents per day (avg) 112
Occupancy rate
58.8%
Residents per day (avg)
112

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

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$13.0M
Operating loss
-$190.7K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$12,956,557.00
Operating loss
$-190,697.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.0M
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.
$8.2M
Total costs $13.1M
Bed community size
181-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
47 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
64%
Occupied Beds
116 of 181
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
October 1, 1978

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115345
County: STEPHENS
Awards: AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Silver, QAPI Accredited

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

Programs & Activities

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

42 visits/inspections

4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

7 routine inspections

4 other visits

5 life safety inspections

Results

13 with issues

29 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:June 4, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

67 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 – Toccoa
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

GA 30577
181
No
WISE, JERRY
58.8%
$12,753,556.00
$4,995,696.00
39.2%
111.70
1/5
2.8722
2/5
1/5
3/5
1
26
-
-36%
-19%
-25%
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 TOCCOA, GA 30577

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

114
Total Staff
91
Employees
23
Contractors
33,347
Total Hours (Quarter)
44
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse68.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse169.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant408.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
80 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
24 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
10.3hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
10hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,597 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 14 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4004013,22991100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse160167,87591100%9.2
Medication Aide/Technician9094,08991100%8.6
Registered Nurse6061,5459099%8.1
RN Director of Nursing2029886774%8.1
Dietitian1018558088%10.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028536673%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1017727785%10
Speech Language Pathologist0115056470%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide2024956167%7.3
Nurse Aide in Training7074742325%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0554476369%6.4
Physical Therapy Aide0114066268%6.5
Nurse Practitioner2022843640%7.9
Administrator1011281618%8
Physical Therapy Assistant014141225156%1.7
Qualified Social Worker0221172932%4
Other Dietary Services Staff101921213%7.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant10172910%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 26
Citations per inspection
6.5

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

9 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 14 of 26 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

26 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 21, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: PRUITTHEALTH OF TOCCOA
Resident Census by Payment Source
102 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (2%)
Medicaid 86 (84.3%)
Private Pay/Other 14 (13.7%)
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. 6.4
38% 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. 11.4
35% 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 8.4%
50% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.6%
45% 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 15.0%
6% 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 2.3%
29% 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 2.8%
56% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
28% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.0%
33% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 17.8%
104% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 34.5%
80% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than 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 98.3%
22% 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%
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.1%
23% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

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 $10K
75% 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 $10K
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 26, 2023
$10K

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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