Pruitthealth - Old Capitol
310 Highway #1 Bypass · Louisville, GA · 30434 · 4786253741
143 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company 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
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $28,179 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 23, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 23, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 23, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 16, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 16, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $5,346 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $6,682 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $9,651 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115681 · certified since January 30, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.