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PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE

960 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, ATHENS, GA 30606
Score: 31 / 100

With a score of 31/100, Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage ranks in the bottom tier of Georgia nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.41 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.73 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.72 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
Sep 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 30 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Sep 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 2.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,801

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
104
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4