Nursing Homes · Athens, GA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
960 Hawthorne Avenue · Athens, GA 30606 · 104 certified beds
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About Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage is a nursing home in Athens, Georgia. Its capacity is 104 beds, above the Georgia median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pruitthealth. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 30 citations, the most recent on September 4, 2025. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.93 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Athens. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (30)
Records from October 2022 to September 2025.
September 4, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2025.
September 4, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2025.
September 4, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2025.
September 4, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2025.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2024.
January 9, 2024
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2024.
January 9, 2024
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2024.
January 9, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2024.
January 9, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 10, 2024.
October 2, 2022
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 16, 2022.
October 2, 2022
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 16, 2022.
October 2, 2022
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 16, 2022.
October 2, 2022
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 16, 2022.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $16,801
January 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,017 against this nursing home on January 9, 2024.
January 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $6,500 against this nursing home on January 9, 2024.
January 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $6,284 against this nursing home on January 9, 2024.
Staffing
3.93 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.48 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pruitthealth, a chain of 97 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 2.9 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Pruitthealth Consulting Services, INC.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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