Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge

Name: Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
Address: 99 OUIDA STREET, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, US
Telephone: 7066322271

99 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 · Fannin County · 101 certified beds · avg 85 residents/day · certified since Jul 5, 1989

Part of chain: PRUITTHEALTH (95 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.44

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (22)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jul 31, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Mar 7, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Mar 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council.
Mar 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Mar 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Mar 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Mar 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Mar 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's activities program was not run by a qualified professional. The person directing recreation and social activities must have proper training or credentials.
Mar 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Mar 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 9, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 9, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Feb 9, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (11 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	10	F
2024	11	F
2025	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Georgia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.44	3.54	3.95	top 49% in Georgia; bottom 34% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.76	0.50	0.69	top 12% in Georgia; top 31% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.91	3.09	3.50	bottom 45% in Georgia; bottom 26% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.49	0.35	0.48	top 15% in Georgia; top 33% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	41.3	46.0	45.8	top 35% in Georgia; top 40% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	20.0	44.5	42.9	top 11% in Georgia; top 13% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.70, RN 0.82, weekend 3.13. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
J Paige Pruitt Trust	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2013
Lisa P Hamby Trust	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	06/22/2021
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
NWP 2020 Child Tr Fbo Lisa P Hamby	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
NWP 2020 Child Tr Fbo Neil L Pruitt Jr	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
Pruitt Family Trust	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/18/2020
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2013
Uhs-Pruitt Holdings, INC.	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2013
United Health Services of Georgia, INC.	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2013
Lisa P Hamby Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/22/2021
Mohan, Amar	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/17/2020
Mohan, Amar	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/06/2026
Negron, Natasha	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/13/2024
Negron, Natasha	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/25/2025
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
Pruitt Family Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/20/2005
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2013
Pruitthealth Consulting Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/26/2013
Small, Philip	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2013

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Diversicare of Copper Basin	9.5 mi	Copperhill, TN	★★★☆☆	3/5
Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay	15.7 mi	Ellijay, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing	18.3 mi	Murphy, NC	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115468.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge

99 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 · 7066322271

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 115468 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)