Pruitthealth - Augusta
Augusta, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115334) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 6 totaling $180,483
Phone: (706) 738-2581 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Augusta has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Pruitthealth - Augusta reports total nurse staffing of 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
Pruitthealth - Augusta has 6 federal fines on record totaling $180,483.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Augusta is a for-profit nursing home in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1986. The facility has 100 certified beds with an average of 84.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pruitthealth - Augusta holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the staffing rating is 1 out of 5, and the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.70 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.35 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $180,483.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on this designation.
Pruitthealth - Augusta is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth - Augusta has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70 hours per resident per day, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 49.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $180,483.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. No Special Focus designation is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 100 certified beds with an average of 84.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 1, and 5 respectively out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 706-738-2581 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 706-738-2581 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115334?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.