nursing home in Washington, GA
Pruitthealth - Washington
112 Hospital Drive, Washington, GA 30673 · (706) 678-7804
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pruitthealth - Washington at a glance
Pruitthealth - Washington is a 47-bed for-profit nursing home in Washington, Georgia (Wilkes County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 1, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 44.4% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 47
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1984
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Wilkes County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115325
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.87 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.40 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.68 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.44 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 46% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 80% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 20 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 47 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 45 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.9% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14.9% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.6% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.3% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.7% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.2% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 64.4% | 95% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81.7% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 84.6% | 80.3% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 1, 2026 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 15, 2026 |
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2010 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2010 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/12/2007 |
| ARWOOD, CANDY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2011 |
| KITTLES, MICHELE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2014 |
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- Abuse citation
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth - Washington's rating?
Pruitthealth - Washington has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Pruitthealth - Washington receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pruitthealth - Washington accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Pruitthealth - Washington?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Pruitthealth. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pruitthealth - Washington and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth - Washington is at 112 Hospital Drive, Washington, GA 30673. Phone: (706) 678-7804.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.