Pruitthealth - Augusta
2541 Milledgeville Road · Augusta, GA · 30904 · 7067382581
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pruitthealth
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $154,928 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$154,928 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 72% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $177,671 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected October 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 8, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 8, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $154,928 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $5,346 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $5,346 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115334 · certified since March 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.