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Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald

185 Bowen'S Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA 31750

Assisted Living Nursing Home Hospice Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(229) 423-4361

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,918

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $2,919
  • Average State Price: $3,161
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald Description

    Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald is a large 78 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Fitzgerald, Georgia and is part of the PruittHealth network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 18 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Fitzgerald
  • Ranking in State: 796 out of 1039 communities in GA
  • Care B


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    PruittHealth
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1608 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Georgia

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Highly recommended for short or long-term care, with secure entry and a warm-hearted atmosphere. Staff are attentive, and the facility is clean. Some areas for improvement include parking lot resurfacing and in-room telephones for residents.
    • Exceptional staff who become like family, providing love and support to residents and their families.
    • Comprehensive care including nursing, physical therapy, wound care, and nutritional assistance helped a resident recover from COVID-19 and become ambulatory.
    • Residents report Pruitt Fitzgerald as the best facility they've experienced, highlighting the clean environment, friendly staff, and responsive front office.
    • Some staff members, including nurses and a social worker, receive special commendation for their excellent care and attitude.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Communication issues reported, with calls frequently unanswered and staff appearing unhelpful.
    • Concerns about the accuracy of assessments regarding residents' abilities, leading to safety issues.
    • Criticism of the medical care provided by specific doctors, though some nursing staff are praised.
    • Rehabilitation services questioned, with a resident reportedly in worse condition after a stay.
    • Several reports of safety concerns, including frequent falls and inadequate response to emergencies.
    • Disappointment with the level of care and rehabilitation services, leading families to choose alternative facilities.


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    Health

    I.V. Therapy

    Wound Care Management

    Pain Management

    Central Lines

    Oxygen Therapy

    Physical Therapy


    Services

    Chaplain/Religious Services

    Social Work Services

    Pharmacy Services

    Volunteer Services

    Counseling

    Personal Care


    Activities

    Recreational Activities Programming

    Excellent Activities Program

    Family Cookouts

    Additional Activities


    Community Amenities

    Large Backyard

    WanderGuardâ„¢ Security System

    Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

    Laundry Services


    Room Amenities

    56 Beds – Semi-private Rooms Available

    Warm, Family Environment

    Large, Comfortable Family Room With TV/DVD

    Home-like Environment

    Storage


    Dining

    Fine Dining Program


    Pet

    Select Pets Allowed To Visit



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 14, 1996
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 78
    Total current residents: 66
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-23 2023-03-08 D Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-08 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-07-12 2021-08-29 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-09-17 2018-10-12 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-09-17 2018-10-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-22 2023-03-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-01-22 2023-03-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2022-01-12 2022-02-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
    2021-07-15 2021-08-29 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-07-15 2021-08-29 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-07-15 2021-08-29 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2018-09-16 2018-10-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-07-03 $13,905

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2019-07-03 2

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fitzgerald which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 9,013 (very small town).
    • The average income is $47,457, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 52
      • Average Temperature: 70.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 161 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 202 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.43 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.24 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 5.29 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 73.28 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    2.6 miles away
    Chula General Store
    21.5 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    23.3 miles away
    Food Lion
    23.7 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    South Georgia Banking Company
    23.1 miles away
    Synovus
    23.3 miles away
    SunTrust
    23.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Dorminy Medical Center
    2.2 miles away
    Irwin County Hospital
    8.6 miles away
    Tift Regional Medical Center
    22.7 miles away
    Tift Regional Health System West Campus
    23.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    23.3 miles away

    Dentists

    McGovern, Jason DMD Jr DDS PC
    23.6 miles away

    Parks

    American Legion Park
    0.7 miles away
    Blue and Gray Park
    1.3 miles away
    Fitzgerald Ball Park
    1.9 miles away
    Sports Park
    2.9 miles away
    Paulk Park
    2.9 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Tifton Mall
    24.7 miles away

    Culture

    Howard Auditorium
    23.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Huddle House
    2.4 miles away
    Esparza's
    8.7 miles away
    Lin's Garden
    8.7 miles away
    Chicken Delite
    9.1 miles away
    The Catfish House
    9.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of GA. It is a large-sized community with 78 total beds.

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