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Pruitthealth - Augusta
2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904
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Pruitthealth - Augusta Description
Pruitthealth - Augusta is a large 100 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.0 miles outside the town of Augusta, 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 6.5 out of 10 making it the 10th highest rated community in the city out of 16 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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.
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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.
Reviews for Pruitt-Augusta show a mixed range of experiences from families and friends of residents. Some express deep gratitude for the care and recovery their loved ones have experienced, highlighting the staff's attentiveness and the facility's cleanliness. Positive remarks include the exceptional care, the professional and compassionate staff, and the facility being recommended for loved ones.
Conversely, several reviews raise serious concerns about the facility, including poor customer service, lack of cleanliness, and negligence in care. Complaints include long wait times on calls, unaddressed health issues leading to hospital visits, and a general lack of communication and updates on residents' conditions. Some reviewers describe the environment as drama-filled, with instances of staff not providing necessary care or being inattentive to residents' needs.
While some reviewers have had satisfactory experiences, noting friendly and caring staff, and have even recommended the facility based on their encounters, others strongly advise against placing loved ones in the care of Pruitt-Augusta, citing experiences of neglect and poor facility conditions.
Overall, the reviews suggest a deeply polarized experience, with some families feeling their loved ones are in good hands, while others express regret and concern over the care provided.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 1, 1986
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 100
Total current residents: 95
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: 1
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $22635
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-10-08 | 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. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-11-04 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-11-04 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-10-08 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-05-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-05-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2019-02-21 | 2019-04-08 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-05-11 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-05-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-05-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-05-11 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-04-14 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | 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. |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-08 | 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. |
| 2019-02-22 | 2019-04-08 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-12-04 | 2020-12-25 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-14 | 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. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-14 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-14 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. |
| 2018-03-01 | 2018-04-14 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-03-01 | $19,684 |
| 2019-02-22 | $24,229 |
| 2022-08-12 | $22,635 |
| 2022-08-12 | $15,000 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-08-12 | 12 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Augusta which is 3.0 miles away and has a population of 43,459 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $61,202, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 87
- Low Temperature: 49
- Average Temperature: 69.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 158 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 206 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 73.71 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 216.0, Moderate Days 57.0, 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
Bi-Lo
1.9 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.0 miles awayPublix
4.2 miles awayLidl
4.4 miles awayKroger
4.5 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Wells Fargo
1.8 miles awayNavy Federal Credit Union
4.6 miles awaySunTrust
4.6 miles awayBank of America
4.6 miles awaySouth State Bank
5.2 miles awayHospitals
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center - Uptown Division
1.0 miles awayTrinity Hospital
1.2 miles awayAugusta University Medical Center
2.3 miles awayChildren's Hospital of Georgia
2.4 miles awayCharlie Norwood VA Medical Center -Downtown Division
2.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
3.1 miles awayRite Aid
4.8 miles awayCVS
5.9 miles awayWalgreens
6.2 miles awayBarney's Pharmacy
10.6 miles awayDentists
Augusta Pediatric Dentistry
5.1 miles awayJames A. Ray DMD
5.2 miles awayBullard Dental
5.8 miles awayTingay Dental Clinic
6.5 miles awayAugusta Dental Arts
6.6 miles awayParks
Southgate Village
0.6 miles awayPendleton King Park
0.8 miles awayKing Park
1.1 miles awayFire Station 11
1.1 miles awayAugusta
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Aiken Mall
18.0 miles awayCulture
Colton Ballet School
2.5 miles awayBell Auditorium
3.4 miles awayJessye Norman School for the Arts
3.5 miles awayGertrude Herbert Memorial Institute of Art
3.6 miles awayImperial Theatre
3.7 miles awayRestaurants
Beck's
1.6 miles awayWingstop
1.8 miles awayHappy House
1.9 miles awayTimbuktu Cafe
2.1 miles awayJamaica Hut
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