PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD (TALLAHASSEE, FL) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with solid inspection results and average staffing and quality ratings. It has reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.80 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and had $6,380 in fines in the last 24 months, with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: December 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $6,380recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7979.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
0.98
Nurse aides
2.15
Weekend nursing
3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.1%15.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.6%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.9%13.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%9.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.4%7.2%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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
—95.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%99.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to limit charges against residents' personal funds for items or services already paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 571 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide or arrange the specialized rehabilitation services a resident needed. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 825 — 42 CFR §483.65 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,380 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $6,380 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 13, 2025
$6,380
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PRUITTHEALTH · 99 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
92.9 residents on an average day (92% of 101 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 6 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.