PruittHealth - Augusta
2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904 · (706) 738-2581
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
PruittHealth - Augusta has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 10 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 6 times in the last three years, $180,483 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 26, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 26, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 26, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.June 26, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.June 26, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.June 26, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 26, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 26, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 26, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 26, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.June 26, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 26, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 26, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 11, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 11, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 11, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.January 11, 2024 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 11, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.January 11, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 11, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $157,740June 26, 2025
- Fine of $4,017January 11, 2024
- Fine of $4,017January 11, 2024
- Fine of $4,017January 11, 2024
- Fine of $5,346January 11, 2024
- Fine of $5,346January 11, 2024
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 | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.3% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 84.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Stevens Park Health and Rehabilitation Augusta · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Creekside Augusta · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills Augusta · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Place at Deans Bridge Augusta · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Harrington Park Health And Rehabilitation Augusta · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from PruittHealth - Augusta on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.