The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE
ATHENS, GA · Medicare-certified · 104 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE (Athens, GA) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.43 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, while quality measures are 5 out of 5 stars and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4307 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4307.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.7%10.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%7.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%1.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.6%1.6%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.6%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—1.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.9%16.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%0.8%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.5%4.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited October 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $16,801 in total fines.
- $6,500
Federal fine
Jan 9, 2024
- $6,284
Federal fine
Jan 9, 2024
- $4,017
Federal fine
Jan 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of PRUITTHEALTH · 99 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 87.7 residents on an average day (84% of 104 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.