Pruitthealth - Covington
Covington, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115588) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (770) 786-0427 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Covington has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Pruitthealth - Covington reports total nurse staffing of 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 star.
Pruitthealth - Covington has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Covington is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Covington, Newton County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 71 beds and had an average of 65.9 residents, per CMS Care Compare data. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which includes 95 facilities nationwide averaging a 2.9 overall CMS star rating.
CMS gives Pruitthealth - Covington an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.19, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
There has been no change of ownership reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details, including any recent changes to ratings or inspection findings, directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth - Covington has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a 40.0% nursing turnover rate and a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 71 beds and had an average of 65.9 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 includes 95 facilities averaging a 2.9 overall rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 4, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 7707860427 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7707860427 for details and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115588?state=GA for the latest ratings and inspection reports.
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.