Pruitthealth - Lakehaven, LLC
410 East Northside Drive · Valdosta, GA · 31602 · 2292427368
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pruitthealth
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.92 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $68,297 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 3, 2024 · 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 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2022
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected June 11, 2022 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2024 | Fine | $68,297 |
| March 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 61 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115373 · certified since June 15, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.