Pruitthealth - Sunrise
2709 S Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768 · Colquitt County · (229) 985-7173
60 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2000
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115668 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 5, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since April 2022 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 3.33 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.63 of those hours.
47.8% 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.
604/22
402/24
206/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 5, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled Investigation of Patient Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Mistreatment, and Misappropriation of Property, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of potential sexual abuse was thoroughly investigated for one of three residents (Resident (R)14) reviewed for abuse out of a total sample of 18. This failure had the potential to place residents at continued risk of abuse.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled Coordination of Hospice Services, the facility failed to ensure an effective communication process between hospice and the facility for three of three residents (Resident (R) 5, R32, and R31) reviewed for hospice services out of a total sample of 18. This failure had the potential to place R5, R32, and R31 at risk for not receiving the necessary comfort care, services, and a diminished quality of life.
February 8, 2024Standard inspection · 4 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, Staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, labeling and Dating, the facility failed to ensure that opened food items were labeled and dated with an expiration date. The facility also failed to ensure expired food items were discarded after expiration date. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 52 of 54 residents receiving an oral diet.
- 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, and record review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for one of 13 Residents (R) R6 that included measurable timeframes to meet the needs that were identified in the comprehensive assessment completed for R6. The deficient practice had the potential to prevent R6 from receiving the necessary staff assistance to meet the resident's level of required care needs.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Activity of Daily living (ADLs) were completed for one of two residents (R) R6. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the R6 hair was combed and prevented from being tangled.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident interviews, pharmacy staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Administration: General Guidelines, the facility failed to ensure that vital medications were obtained and administered from the pharmacy in a timely manner resulting in missing medications for one of 25 sampled Residents (R) (R350) reviewed.
April 14, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to maintain a clean comfortable environment for facility residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure privacy curtains for rooms; 126, 119, 129, 130, and 127 on the North Hall were clean and properly affixed to the curtain ceiling tract.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, family interview and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate for one of 23 sampled residents (R#7). Specifically, the MDS dated [DATE] section I (Active Diagnoses) omitted diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) which was current at time of assessment period.
- 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 record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy titled Care Plans the facility failed to develop care plans to address dementia care and psychotropic drug use for one of 23 sampled (R#1). Findings Include: Review of the medical record for R#1 revealed resident was admitted to facility on 9/21/21 with diagnoses including Schizophrenia, persistent mood disorders, Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance, Cachexia, weakness, Anorexia, Alzheimer's disease, history of falling, and altered mental status. Medications included docusate sodium 100 mg, Seroquel (quetiapine) 50 mg, and ziprasidone HCl 20 mg. Review of Medical Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE] Section C (Cognitive Patterns) C0500 revealed Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 99 indicating resident had severe cognitive impairment. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy titled Care Plans the facility failed to ensure care plans were revised and person-centered for two of 23 sampled residents (R#1 and R#7.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews and family interviews the facility failed to ensure that one of 23 (R#7) was free from recurring Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). Findings Include: On 4/12/22 at 10:58 a.m. Interview with R#7 family member revealed there were concerns with resident having repeated UTIs. Further interview also revealed that resident was currently on antibiotics for UTI. Review of R#7 medical record revealed resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Cerebral palsy, Hyperkalemia, generalized muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, need for assistance with personal care, Dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive communication deficit. Review of the Annual assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 7 indicating resident was severely cognitively impaired. Section I (Active Diagnoses) I2300. [...]
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure that one of 23 residents (R#41 medical records were accurate and complete. Specifically, the facility failed to maintain documentation that indicated R#41 events surrounding the residents death and recapitulation of resident stay at facility.
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 5, 2025.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- D Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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) | 3.33 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.82 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.91 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.79 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 47.8% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.16 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 3.53 on weekdays and 2.82 on weekends, 20% 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 3.87 in April to June 2025 to 3.33 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 | 3.33 | 0.63 | 3.53 | 2.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.95 | 0.47 | 3.10 | 2.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 58 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.17 | 0.60 | 3.38 | 2.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.87 | 0.60 | 4.14 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| 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 | 8.2 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.3 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.3 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PRUITTHEALTH - SUNRISE, LLC. CMS links this home to Pruitthealth, a group of 96 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathel, Sandra | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/27/2021 | |
| Pruitt, Neil | Corporate director | Individual | 09/25/2007 | |
| Pruitt, Neil | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/25/2007 | |
| Pruitt, Neil | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/25/2007 |
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 February 8, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 8, 2024: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.82 hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.10.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Pruitthealth - Moultrie Moultrie, 0.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Pruitthealth - Magnolia Manor Moultrie, 1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Colquitt Regional Senior Care & Rehabilitation Moultrie, 1.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Adel, 21.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Thomasville Vistas of Journey LLC Thomasville, 21.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Harborview Thomasville Thomasville, 24.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Camellia Gardens of Life Care Thomasville, 24.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Archbold Living Thomasville Thomasville, 24.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 12 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 - Sunrise's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pruitthealth - Sunrise 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pruitthealth - Sunrise get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 5, 2025. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Pruitthealth - Sunrise been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pruitthealth - Sunrise 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 - Sunrise?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Pruitthealth. Legal business name: PRUITTHEALTH - SUNRISE, 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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