Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115468) · 101 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 632-2271 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth - Blue Ridge has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
PruittHealth - Blue Ridge reports total nurse staffing of 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
PruittHealth - Blue Ridge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
PruittHealth - Blue Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 101 beds and reports an average of 84.5 residents. It is operated for-profit as a corporation and has been certified since July 5, 1989. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, PruittHealth - Blue Ridge holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.70, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fines — no federal fines on record. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspections.
PruittHealth - Blue Ridge is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, meaning this location's 5-star rating is notably above its chain's average. Data source: CMS Medicare 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 - Blue Ridge has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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, including 0.82 RN hours, with a 3-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 41.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 101 beds and reports an average of 84.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated for-profit as a corporation and is part of the PruittHealth chain, which includes 95 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 5, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7066322271 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 7066322271 to arrange a tour and verify current details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115468?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.