Pruitthealth - Southwood
2301 Bluff Oak Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311 · (678) 533-5770
For profit - Limited Liability company · 101 certified beds
Pruitthealth - Southwood has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 3 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $6,380 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 24, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 24, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 24, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 24, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.December 11, 2025 · F0571 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.December 11, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.September 16, 2025 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 19, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $6,380August 13, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.80 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 101 |
| Average residents per day | 92.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care Tallahassee · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Westminster Oaks Tallahassee · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Centre Pointe Health and Rehab Center Tallahassee · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center Tallahassee · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Aviata at Tallahassee Tallahassee · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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