The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON
COVINGTON, GA · Medicare-certified · 71 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
PruittHealth - Covington has a 3-star overall rating, with strong health inspection results (4 stars) but very low staffing (1 star) and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark, at 3.19 hours per resident day versus 4.1. There were no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included assessment, care plan, and accident-hazard concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.19 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.19.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14
- Nurse aides
- 1.58
- Weekend nursing
- 2.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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
14.3%25%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%2.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.7%5.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%10.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.7%17.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—5.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.5%36.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.6%10%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%97.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%98.8%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PRUITTHEALTH · 99 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 65.9 residents on an average day (93% of 71 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 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.