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

Inspection record 30% of score 39
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 57
Federal penalties 15% 37
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

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-day3.373.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.270.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.03≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year30%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)4 · $28,179

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 23, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • Immediate jeopardy · J May 23, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected October 16, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
May 23, 2024Fine$5,346
May 23, 2024Fine$6,500
May 23, 2024Fine$6,682
May 23, 2024Fine$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.