Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
960 Hawthorne Avenue · Athens, GA · 30606 · 7065491613
104 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Pruitthealth
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 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 October 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 9, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| January 9, 2024 | Fine | $6,284 |
| January 9, 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115509 · certified since August 22, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.