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Pruitthealth - Augusta

2541 MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30904
(706) 738-2581
100 licensed beds

CMS rates Pruitthealth - Augusta 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 56 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with $180,483 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

2541 Milledgeville Road
Augusta, GA 30904
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Bed capacity
100
State license
LTC11211011
CMS facility ID
115334
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Pruitthealth - Augusta
Street address
2541 MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Augusta, GA 30904
Phone
(706) 738-2581
State license #
LTC11211011

Pruitthealth - Augusta is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Augusta, Georgia. It is licensed for 100 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 109 senior care facilities in Augusta and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Pruitthealth, a group of 97 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Pruitthealth - Augusta 56 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $180,483 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Pruitthealth
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Kenneth Burnett

Registered owners & officers

Engel, Christina
Managing employee — since 2019
Pruitt, Neil
Operational control — since 2018
Pruitthealth Inc
Operational control — since 2008

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1986-03-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$180,483 total
Last standard inspection
2025-06-26
Nurse staffing
3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$306 per day (≈ $9,300/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
67% Medicaid · 1% Medicare · 32% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
4% below the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
100
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0727
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0881
F · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-08-20
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-08-20
2024-01-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-25
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-02-25
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-25
F-0679
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-02-25
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-25
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-25
F-0759
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-02-25
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-25
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (38 citations)
2022-08-12Health inspection15 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0567
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0712
E · No harm found
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2022-10-08
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-08
2025-06-26Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-15
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-09-15
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-09-15
K-0311
D · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-09-15
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-09-15
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-09-15
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-08-12
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-09-15
2024-01-11Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0232
E · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0781
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-02-25
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-25
2022-08-12Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0223
F · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-10-08
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-11-04
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-11-04
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-10-08

Federal penalties

2025-06-26Fine$157,740
2024-01-11Fine$4,017
2024-01-11Fine$4,017
2024-01-11Fine$4,017
2024-01-11Fine$5,346
2024-01-11Fine$5,346
Total fines$180,483
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115334.
How it compares in Georgia.
Inspection citations, 3 years
56
More than 97% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 24
Federal fines, 3 years
$180,483
More than 98% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.7
Higher than 65% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.5
Nursing staff turnover, annual
48%
Higher than 54% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 46%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Georgia average on 11 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased5.5%14.9%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight6.1%5.4%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.5%0.8%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.3%2.4%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms1.4%11.7%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.8%3.2%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine93.0%91.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened5.0%13.7%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.0%20.5%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%94.6%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers9.4%5.4%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence10.6%15.4%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication11.0%19.8%15.4%Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine76.8%80.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication2.8%2.4%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine93.5%78.7%80.1%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0223 3 inspections. Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
  • K-0511 3 inspections. Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
  • F-0584 2 inspections. 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.
  • F-0657 2 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • F-0692 2 inspections. Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Georgia

  • Licensing: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD)
  • File a complaint: 800-878-6442 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-552-4464. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 866-552-4464. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Augusta Va Medical Center, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
  • Doctors Hospital, about 5.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
3.8116 ratings on Google
★★★★★TMA NATION FAMILY cobb · 2026-04-27 · via Google

“This facility is really compassionate about its residents. They strive for nothing but excellence in patient care. Their administrator is truly setting the standard of excellence. Dr. James will ensure your loved ones are well cared for during their stay.”

★★★★★Victoria Jessie · 2026-04-21 · via Google

“Another review is forthcoming. However, I want to commend 3 of the world's greatest nurses!!! What I've seen in these nurses since my stay here, has been exceptional. Mr. Solomon has such a great sense of humor! He is very caring and knowledgeable. He is a team player and doesn't mind helping wherever he can. He has consistently been kind, professional, and very passionate about caring for his res…”

★★★★★George Myers · 2026-04-17 · via Google

“Excellent staff and a very clean facility. The team at Pruitt Health of Augusta genuinely cares about their residents and provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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