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.

September 10, 2024
Tag F0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
September 10, 2024
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 October 25, 2024.
February 29, 2024
Tag F0554
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2024.
February 29, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2024.
February 29, 2024
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 April 14, 2024.
February 29, 2024
Tag F0604
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2024.
February 29, 2024
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 April 14, 2024.
February 29, 2024
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 April 14, 2024.
February 29, 2024
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 April 14, 2024.
April 8, 2022
Tag F0677
Provide 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 3, 2022.
April 8, 2022
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2022.
April 8, 2022
Tag F0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2022.

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

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