Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald

Name: Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
Address: 185 BOWEN'S MILL HIGHWAY, Fitzgerald, GA, 31750, US
Telephone: 2294234361

185 Bowen'S Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 · Ben Hill County · 78 certified beds · avg 69 residents/day · certified since Oct 14, 1996

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

3.18

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: 4/5

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 (7)

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
Jan 14, 2026	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.
Jan 14, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Sep 1, 2024	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.
Sep 1, 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.
Sep 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jan 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 22, 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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	2	D
2024	3	D
2026	2	F

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)	3.18	3.54	3.95	bottom 33% in Georgia; bottom 21% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.59	0.50	0.69	top 29% in Georgia; top 49% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.84	3.09	3.50	bottom 39% in Georgia; bottom 22% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.45	0.35	0.48	top 20% in Georgia; top 39% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	44.6	46.0	45.8	top 43% in Georgia; top 49% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	44.5	42.9	top 30% in Georgia; top 33% 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 3.32, RN 0.62, weekend 2.96. 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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
J Paige Pruitt Trust	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/18/2020
Lisa P Hamby Trust	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust	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
United Health Services of Georgia, INC.	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	05/12/2012
J Paige Pruitt Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
Langston, Corey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/19/2024
Langston, Corey	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/06/2026
Lisa P Hamby Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2020
Pruitt, Nancy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2013
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/21/2012
Pruitthealth Consulting Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/26/2013
Sinclair, James	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/15/2021
Sinclair, James	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/06/2026

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 did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"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
Harmony Health and Rehabilitation	2.0 mi	Fitzgerald, GA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home	8.7 mi	Ocilla, GA	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Pruitthealth - Ocilla	9.0 mi	Ocilla, GA	★★★☆☆	4/5
Abbeville Crossing of Journey LLC	18.5 mi	Abbeville, GA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115617.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald

185 Bowen'S Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 · 2294234361

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "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 115617 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)