Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills

Name: Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills
Address: 800 PATTERSON RD, La Fayette, GA, 30728, US
Telephone: 7066384112

800 Patterson Rd, La Fayette, GA 30728 · Walker County · 112 certified beds · avg 102 residents/day · certified since Oct 1, 1989

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

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.21

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

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 (12)

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
Nov 20, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Nov 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Nov 20, 2025	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.
Jul 11, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Jul 11, 2024	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.
Apr 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Apr 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Apr 19, 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. · from a complaint
Apr 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · from a complaint
Apr 19, 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. · from a complaint
Apr 19, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · from a complaint
Dec 1, 2022	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.

Inspection trend by year

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

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	1	D
2024	8	F
2025	3	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)	3.21	3.54	3.95	bottom 36% in Georgia; bottom 22% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.38	0.50	0.69	bottom 40% in Georgia; bottom 19% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.77	3.09	3.50	bottom 34% in Georgia; bottom 19% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.32	0.35	0.48	top 43% in Georgia; bottom 36% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	27.0	46.0	45.8	top 6% in Georgia; top 9% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.0	44.5	42.9	top 18% in Georgia; top 20% 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 3.14, RN 0.37, weekend 2.70. Staffing rating: 2/5.

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: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Miller, Andy	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	08/12/2019
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/27/2007
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/27/2007

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
"Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
"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
Pruitthealth - Lafayette	2.0 mi	Lafayette, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
Oakview Health and Rehabilitation	14.8 mi	Summerville, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
Center for Advanced Rehab at Parkside, the	16.9 mi	Rossville, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation	17.0 mi	Dalton, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation	17.1 mi	Dalton, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
NHC Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe	17.3 mi	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	★★★★★	4/5
Quinton Mem HC & Rehab Center	17.3 mi	Dalton, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe	17.7 mi	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5
NHC Healthcare Rossville	18.7 mi	Rossville, GA	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Dade Health and Rehab	19.4 mi	Trenton, GA	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115452.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills

800 Patterson Rd, La Fayette, GA 30728 · 7066384112

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
☐ "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
☐ "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 115452 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)