Quick answers
- Where is PruittHealth - Augusta?
- 2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904, in Richmond County, Georgia.
- What is the phone number of PruittHealth - Augusta?
- (706) 738-2581, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of PruittHealth - Augusta?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has PruittHealth - Augusta been fined?
- Medicare lists 6 fines totaling $180,483.
- What did inspectors find at PruittHealth - Augusta?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 12, 2022 to June 26, 2025), Medicare lists 33 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 12, 2022 to June 26, 2025), PruittHealth - Augusta had 33 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $180,483 in total (6 fines, the latest on June 26, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day; the Georgia average is 3.61 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 26, 2025 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 26, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0727 Level F
“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.”
F0881 Level F
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
Previous cycle: January 11, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 11, 2024 (standard health inspection); June 26, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: August 12, 2022 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 12, 2022 (standard health inspection); January 11, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0712 Level E
“Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0567 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (23)
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0311 Level D
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0223 Level E
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0232 Level E
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0781 Level E
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0223 Level F
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $180,483 (6 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $157,740 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $5,346 |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $5,346 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.31 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.04 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.30 | 2.17 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.65 | 3.61 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.64 | 3.12 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.16 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 47.5% | 46.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 66.7% | 46.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 97 nursing homes: Pruitthealth.
Legal business name: Pruitthealth - Augusta, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 1, 2008 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 85.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pruitthealth |
| Legal business name | Pruitthealth - Augusta, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1986-03-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904 |
| County | Richmond County |
| State | Georgia |
| Phone | (706) 738‑2581 |
| CMS Certification Number | 115334 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Pruitthealth - Creekside1.1 mi · Augusta, GA · 4 of 5 stars
- Azalea Health Center by Harborview1.4 mi · Augusta, GA · 2 of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills2.2 mi · Augusta, GA · 5 of 5 stars
- The Place at Deans Bridge3.3 mi · Augusta, GA · 3 of 5 stars
- Gracewood Nursing Facility(Unit 9)5.0 mi · Gracewood, GA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Augusta VA Medical Center1.6 mi · Augusta, GA · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col2.3 mi · Augusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital
- Piedmont Augusta Hospital3.6 mi · Augusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13