Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
185 Bowen's Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 · Ben Hill County · (229) 423-4361
78 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115617 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 14, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.32 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
44.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Pruitthealth, an affiliated group of 96 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
January 14, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to discard cucumbers, tomatoes, and hamburger buns that had signs of spoilage, chocolate milk with expired sell by dates, and failed to cover food that was stored in the kitchen's walk-in freezer. The facility also failed to keep two kitchen ovens, two frying pans, and microwave oven clean for one of one kitchen. These failures had the potential to create an environment for food-borne illnesses which could affect 67 residents who consumed food prepared from the facility's kitchen.
- E Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual 3.0, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were transmitted within the required timeframes specified for five of 20 sampled residents (R) (R26, R48, R72, R56, and R46) reviewed for MDS. This failure had the potential for inaccurate or incomplete care planning and/or provision to the residents, and/or a lack of appropriate payment for services to the facility.
September 1, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, review of the facility-provided document titled, PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) Management Process, and review of the facility's policy titled, Collection of Pre-admission Information, facility failed to ensure a PASRR Level II referral was made to ensure that individualized care and services were offered to meet resident needs for three of 25 sampled residents (R) (R22, R46, and R13) that were reviewed for PASARR. This failure had the potential for residents with mental disorders not to receive identified specialized services.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Care Plan the facility failed to ensure the care plan was implemented for one of five residents (R) (R48). The deficient practice had the potential to affect the care and services provided to R48.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Oxygen Administration the facility failed to ensure oxygen therapy was administered as ordered for two of eight Residents (R) (R48 and R19). Specifically, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered at five litters per minute (LPM) as ordered and a humidifier bottle was utilized during oxygen administration for R48; and failed to ensure R19's humidifier bottle was changed and contained the required humidifying solution.
January 22, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, staff and resident interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, MDS Assessment Accuracy, the facility failed to ensure three of 31 residents (R) (#5, #29, and #18) were accurately assessed on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for physical restraints. The deficient practice had the potential to affect the accurate assessment of the facility's residents' care needs.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to submit an application for Level II PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) for evaluation and determination of specialized services for one (1) resident (R) #26. This deficient practice has the potential to effect residents requiring Level II PASARR specialized services. The census was 63 residents.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on January 14, 2026, 3 on September 1, 2024, 4 on January 22, 2023.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.32 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.96 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.79 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.92 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.6% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.00 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.47 on weekdays and 2.96 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.09 in April to June 2025 to 3.32 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.32 | 0.62 | 3.47 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.26 | 0.54 | 3.44 | 2.81 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.00 | 0.48 | 3.18 | 2.55 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.09 | 0.34 | 3.27 | 2.62 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 72 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.3 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 38.6 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.2 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PRUITTHEALTH - FITZGERALD, LLC. CMS links this home to Pruitthealth, a group of 96 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Health Services of Georgia, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 05/12/2012 | |
| J Paige Pruitt Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/18/2020 | |
| Lisa P Hamby Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/12/2020 | |
| Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/12/2020 | |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo Neil L Pruitt Jr | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/12/2020 | |
| Pruitt, Nancy | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/27/2013 | |
| Pruitt, Neil | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/21/2012 | |
| Langston, Corey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/19/2024 | |
| Sinclair, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/15/2021 | |
| J Paige Pruitt Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/12/2020 | |
| Lisa P Hamby Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/12/2020 | |
| Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/12/2020 | |
| Pruitthealth Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/26/2013 | |
| Langston, Corey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/06/2026 | |
| Sinclair, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/06/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 14, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 1, 2024: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.96 hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.10.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Harmony Health and Rehabilitation Fitzgerald, 2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home Ocilla, 8.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Pruitthealth - Ocilla Ocilla, 9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Abbeville Crossing of Journey LLC Abbeville, 18.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Pruitthealth - Ashburn Ashburn, 23.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia Tifton, 23.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Harborview Tifton Tifton, 23.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 35 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 14, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Pruitthealth. Legal business name: PRUITTHEALTH - FITZGERALD, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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