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Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
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Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage Description
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage is a very large 104 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Country Club Estates, 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, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 5 out of 10 making it the 12th highest rated community in the city out of 13 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews report poor service, with long wait times for assistance after using the call button.
- There are complaints about lack of proper medical diagnosis and care, leading to severe health issues and, in some cases, death.
- Communication issues and poor treatment, including rough handling and disrespect from staff, have been highlighted.
- Some positive experiences were shared, praising the care, the staff, and the physical therapy department for their exceptional service and for achieving good rehabilitation outcomes.
- Concerns about cleanliness and maintenance of the facility were raised, including complaints about unpleasant odors.
- Issues with the food being served cold and not as per the menu were mentioned.
- There were reports of inadequate staffing levels, affecting the quality of care provided.
- Several reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the management of COVID-19 within the facility, including improper isolation measures and lack of transparency.
- Some reviews mentioned the facility's environment as friendly and family-like, with daily activities for residents.
- Concerns about the exit process and the need for better involvement of family members in care planning were raised.
- There were serious allegations of neglect, including failure to provide basic needs like food and water, leading to hospitalization and, in one case, death.
- Overall, experiences vary greatly, with some praising the care and others warning against placing loved ones in the facility due to concerns about neglect, poor treatment, and inadequate staffing.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Aug. 22, 1990
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 104
Total current residents: 79
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: None
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 9
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $7345
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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-16 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-16 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-11-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-07-23 | 2018-09-09 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-07-23 | 2018-09-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2018-07-23 | 2018-09-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-07-23 | 2018-09-09 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-10-02 | 2022-11-16 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-17 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-17 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-17 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-17 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-08-20 | G | 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. |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-08-20 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-10 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-10 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-10 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-19 | $3,250 |
| 2021-07-21 | $7,345 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Country Club Estates which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 7,555 (very small town).
- The average income is $81,586, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 83
- Low Temperature: 46
- Average Temperature: 65.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 172 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 190 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.49 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 183.0, Moderate Days 60.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Bells Supermarket
0.1 miles awayKroger
1.5 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
2.4 miles awayALDI
2.9 miles awayPublix
3.0 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
10186
0.4 miles away10270
0.4 miles away10275
0.5 miles away10277
0.5 miles away10276
0.5 miles awayBanks
Athens Federal Savings and Loan
0.2 miles awayRobins Financial Credit Union
1.6 miles awaySynovus
2.1 miles awayFirst American Bank & Trust
2.3 miles awayWells Fargo
2.3 miles awayHospitals
Athens Regional Medical Center
0.8 miles awaySt. Mary's
1.4 miles awayNortheast Georgia Medical Center Barrow
17.0 miles awayNorthridge Medical Center
17.5 miles awayRidgeview Institute – Monroe
21.6 miles awayPharmacies
Hawthorne Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayWalgreens
1.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayHortons Drug Store
2.2 miles awayHodgson's Pharmacy
2.6 miles awayDentists
Dr. Newman
1.5 miles awayNewell Orthodontics
14.3 miles awayGentle Dental Group
19.1 miles awayParks
Bishop Park
0.0 miles awayOglethorpe Avenue Historic District
0.5 miles awayBen Burton Park
1.4 miles awayWest Hancock Avenue Historic District
1.4 miles awayBoulevard Historic District
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Georgia Square Mall
3.4 miles awayLa Vaquita / Pendergrass Flea Market
18.7 miles awayCulture
Tiny ATH Gallery
1.9 miles awayMorton Theater
2.2 miles awayOconee County Civic Center
7.6 miles awayRestaurants
Em's Kitchen
0.1 miles awayLa Cabana de Don Juan
0.2 miles awayJR Crickets
0.4 miles awaySabor Latino
0.8 miles awayAutomatic Pizza
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