The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
PruittHealth - Limestone
GAINESVILLE, GA · Medicare-certified · 104 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
PruittHealth - Limestone in Gainesville, GA has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 stars; reported staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included food service and accident-hazard/supervision concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7975 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7975.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 2.53
- Weekend nursing
- 3.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 59%
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
10%3.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%2.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%2.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%2.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%12.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.5%8.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%1.1%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.2%8.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%0%Improving
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
—96.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.7%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 October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PRUITTHEALTH · 99 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 102.5 residents on an average day (99% of 104 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.