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Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge

99 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Assisted Living Nursing Home Hospice Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,785

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,387
  • Average State Price: $3,161
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge Description

    Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge is a very large 101 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 29.6 miles outside the small town of Dahlonega, 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 7.6 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 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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    Community Reviews

    7.6
    Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 24 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Blue Ridge
  • Ranking in State: 689 out of 1039 communities in GA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care C

    Staff 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:

    • Many reviewers praised the facility for its wonderful care, highlighting the staff's willingness to communicate, their friendliness, and professionalism.
    • Visitors appreciated the efficient and polite scheduling process for visits, as well as the welcoming greeting upon arrival.
    • Several reviews noted the caring and service-oriented nature of the staff, with some specifically mentioning the excellent care received in the rehabilitation section.
    • The facility was described as clean, with a team approach to care, and administration actively helping as needed.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticized the facility for being understaffed and uncaring towards residents, with specific mention of neglect and verbal abuse by staff.
    • Concerns were raised about recent management changes leading to a decline in care quality and staff morale, with a high turnover affecting the consistency of care.
    • Communication issues were a common complaint, with reports of slow responses, difficulty reaching staff, and lack of follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
    • One particularly distressing review recounted a family's struggle to get their loved one admitted, leading to a tragic outcome due to perceived negligence and lack of communication from the facility's management.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While the staff were generally praised for their friendliness and professionalism, there were significant concerns about the facility's management and operational efficiency.
    • The quality of food, especially breakfast, was mentioned as a downside by one reviewer.


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    Health

    I.V. Therapy

    Wound Care Management

    Pain Management

    Central Lines

    Oxygen Therapy

    Physical Therapy


    Services

    Chaplain/Counseling Services

    Religious Services

    Laundry Services

    Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

    Pharmacy Services

    Volunteer Services


    Activities

    Recreational Activities Programming

    Pleasurable Recreational Program

    Patio Events

    Cookouts


    Community Amenities

    Quiet Community Setting

    Electronic Security System

    Security System

    Rehabilitation Center

    Long-Term Care


    Room Amenities

    101 Beds — Both Private And Semi-Private Rooms

    Home-Like Environment

    Personal Care

    Storage


    Pet

    Therapeutic Pet Program



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 5, 1989
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 101
    Total current residents: 58
    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: 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.

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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.

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

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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
    2023-02-09 2023-03-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2023-02-09 2023-05-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-07-18 2018-09-03 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 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.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 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.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 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.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 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.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-28 F Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2019-11-21 2020-01-02 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.
    2019-11-21 2020-01-02 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.
    2019-11-21 2020-01-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-11-21 2020-01-02 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.
    2018-07-21 2018-09-03 J 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.
    2018-07-21 2018-09-03 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-07-21 2018-09-03 J 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.
    2018-07-21 2018-09-03 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    2018-07-21 2018-09-03 J Administration Deficiencies Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    2018-07-21 2018-09-03 J Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-07-21 $119,828

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Dahlonega which is 29.6 miles away and has a population of 6,394 (very small town).
    • The average income is $69,468, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 40
      • Average Temperature: 60.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 197 days of rain, 12 days of snow and 155 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.82 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    1.3 miles away
    Fresh N' Frugal
    1.3 miles away
    Mointain Casuals
    1.3 miles away
    Food Lion
    1.4 miles away
    Ingles
    2.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    0.5 miles away
    Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Station - McCaysville
    9.3 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    United Community Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Truist
    1.0 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    1.7 miles away
    South State Bank
    1.9 miles away
    Peoples Bank of East Tennessee
    9.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Fannin Regional Hospital
    4.9 miles away
    Union General Hospital
    20.5 miles away
    Murphy Medical Center
    25.0 miles away
    Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital
    25.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    McCaysville Drug & Gun
    9.3 miles away
    Tallent Drugs
    9.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    14.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Blairsville Dental
    20.5 miles away

    Parks

    Downtown Blue Ridge Park
    0.4 miles away
    Willa Mae Haight Park
    0.4 miles away
    Blue Ridge City Park
    0.5 miles away
    Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park
    1.3 miles away
    Blue Ridge Lake Recreation Area
    2.0 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    None Found

    Restaurants

    Misty Mountain Hops Vinyl Pub
    0.5 miles away
    Sue's Best Burger in Town
    1.0 miles away
    Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q
    1.0 miles away
    Circle J Family Steakhouse
    1.1 miles away
    Waffle House
    1.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of GA. It is a large-sized community with 101 total beds.

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