Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills
La Fayette, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115452) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 638-4112 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.14 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in La Fayette, Walker County, Georgia. It has been certified since October 1989 and offers 112 certified beds, with an average of 101.9 residents at a time. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which includes 95 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills holds an overall star rating of 3, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its four CMS component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.14, with RN hours per resident per day of about 0.37. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; consult the official listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3-star overall rating from CMS, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.14 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 27.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no 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 currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 112 certified beds with an average of 101.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit 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 October 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (706) 638-4112 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (706) 638-4112 to arrange a visit and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the official, up-to-date profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115452?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.