About Pruitthealth - Palmyra

Pruitthealth - Palmyra is a nursing home in Albany, Georgia. Its capacity is 250 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 32 citations, the most recent on November 24, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.68 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Albany. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (32)

Records from April 2022 to November 2025.

November 24, 2025
Tag F0689
Ensure 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 December 30, 2025.
November 24, 2025
Tag F0805
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
November 24, 2025
Tag F0803
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
November 24, 2025
Tag F0609
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
November 24, 2025
Tag F0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
November 24, 2025
Tag F0656
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0550
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0812
Procure 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 July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0656
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0690
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0803
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0835
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0585
Honor 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0580
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0801
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0867
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 18, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0809
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
September 10, 2024
Tag F0761
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
September 10, 2024
Tag F0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $48,909

May 29, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 10, 2025, lasting 8 days (triggered by inspection on May 29, 2025).
May 29, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $48,909 against this nursing home on May 29, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Staffing

3.68 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.27 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.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

Georgia median$8,821/mo

Georgia cost breakdown

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