The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
PRUITTHEALTH - BLUE RIDGE
BLUE RIDGE, GA · Medicare-certified · 101 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
PRUITTHEALTH - BLUE RIDGE has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspections and 5-star quality measures, but a 3-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. There were $0 fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included food handling, equipment safety, and residents' rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5356 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5356.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.72
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 1.96
- Weekend nursing
- 2.85
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
12.2%13.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7%3.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%7.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.4%11.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.9%11.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.2%28.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.8%12.1%Improving
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
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.3%98.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PRUITTHEALTH · 99 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 84.9 residents on an average day (84% of 101 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.