nursing home in Franklin, GA
Pruitthealth - Franklin
360 South River Road, Franklin, GA 30217 · (706) 675-6674
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pruitthealth - Franklin at a glance
Pruitthealth - Franklin is a 78-bed for-profit nursing home in Franklin, Georgia (Heard County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 16, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 36.2% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 78
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Heard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115616
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| 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 |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.53 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) | 2.04 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.68 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.2% | 46% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
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) | 18 | 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 | 78 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 65 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.9% | 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) | 1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.8% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| 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) | 7.3% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| 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) | 13.3% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.8% | 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) | 4.5% | 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) | 99.3% | 80.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 28, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 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 May 28, 2026 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | 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 April 20, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2025 |
| October 16, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2022 |
| October 16, 2022 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 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 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 | 07/01/2006 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2006 |
| WARD, LATASHA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth - Franklin's rating?
Pruitthealth - Franklin has 5 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 - Franklin 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 - Franklin 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 - Franklin?
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 - Franklin and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth - Franklin is at 360 South River Road, Franklin, GA 30217. Phone: (706) 675-6674.
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.