Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills

800 Patterson Rd · La Fayette, GA · 30728 · 7066384112

112 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pruitthealth

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 68
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 74
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.373.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.66≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year28%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (12 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F November 20, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 4, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 23, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 June 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C April 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115452 · certified since October 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.