PruittHealth - Augusta

Nursing Home · Augusta, GA

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number115334
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

2541 Milledgeville Road
Augusta, GA 30904
Richmond County
Phone
(706) 738-2581
ZIP code
30904 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
84.6 (85% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Pruitthealth - Augusta, LLC
Chain
Pruitthealth (95 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
March 1, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.70 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.35 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.05 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.30 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.56 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
49.3 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
70.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
33 health · 23 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-26 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2025-06-26 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-20
2024-01-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2024-01-11 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2024-01-11 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2024-01-11 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2024-01-11 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2024-01-11 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2024-01-11 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2024-01-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-25
2022-08-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08
2022-08-12 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

6 penalties in the last three years, including $180,483 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-06-26Fine$157,740
2024-01-11Fine$5,346
2024-01-11Fine$5,346
2024-01-11Fine$4,017
2024-01-11Fine$4,017
2024-01-11Fine$4,017

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pruitt, Neil (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pruitthealth INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Engel, Christina (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of PruittHealth - Augusta?

PruittHealth - Augusta has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.

How many beds does PruittHealth - Augusta have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 85 residents per day.

Has PruittHealth - Augusta been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 6 penalties totaling $180,483 in the last three years.

Who owns PruittHealth - Augusta?

It is part of Pruitthealth and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of PruittHealth - Augusta?

(706) 738-2581. The facility is located at 2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.