nursing home in Athens, GA
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606 · (706) 549-1613
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage at a glance
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage is a 104-bed for-profit nursing home in Athens, Georgia (Clarke County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 4, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $16,801.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Individual
- Beds
- 104
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- August 22, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Clarke County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115509
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.43 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.74 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.79 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.79 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 46% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.3% | 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) | 4 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39 | 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) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $16,801 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 104 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 88 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.3% | 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) | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 1.3% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 1.5% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.7% | 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) | 16.1% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 2.9% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 80.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 30 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 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 October 17, 2025 |
| September 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2025 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0371 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 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 June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0687 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2024 |
| January 9, 2024 Complaint · Infection control | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2024 |
| January 9, 2024 Complaint · Infection control | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2024 |
| January 9, 2024 Complaint · Infection control | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2024 |
| January 9, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2024 |
| October 2, 2022 Fire safety | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0001 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 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 November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 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 November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
| October 2, 2022 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 16, 2022 |
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 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $16,801 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
| January 9, 2024 | Fine | $6,284 |
| January 9, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENS HERITAGE PROPERTIES, INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2011 |
| BAILY, JANEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2025 |
| J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO J PAIGE PRUITT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| PRUITT FAMILY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| PRUITTHEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
| SHAH, ARPIT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2025 |
| ATHENS HERITAGE PROPERTIES, INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, INC. Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO J PAIGE PRUITT Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBY Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| PRUITT FAMILY TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC. Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2007 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| PRUITT, NANCY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2025 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2026 |
| SMALL, PHILIP Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2025 |
| BAILY, JANEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| SHAH, ARPIT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage's rating?
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage has 4 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 - Athens Heritage receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage 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 - Athens Heritage?
It is for profit - individual and part of Pruitthealth. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage is at 960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606. Phone: (706) 549-1613.
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.