Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills

Nursing Home · La Fayette, GA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number115452

Contact & location

800 Patterson RD
La Fayette, GA 30728
Walker County
Phone
(706) 638-4112
ZIP code
30728 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
112
Residents per day
101.9 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills, LLC
Chain
Pruitthealth (95 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
October 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.14 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.37 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.92 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.84 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.70 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
27.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 20, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 8 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-04
2025-11-20 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 2026-01-04
2025-11-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-04
2024-07-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-07-11 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 2024-07-23
2024-04-19 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-03
2024-04-19 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-03
2024-04-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-03
2024-04-19 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-03
2024-04-19 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 2024-06-03
2024-04-19 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-03
2022-12-01 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-01-15

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pruitt, Neil (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Pruitt, Neil (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Miller, Andy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills?

Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills has a 3-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 - Shepherd Hills have?

It has 112 certified beds and cares for about 102 residents per day.

Has Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills?

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 - Shepherd Hills?

(706) 638-4112. The facility is located at 800 Patterson RD, La Fayette, GA 30728.

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