Safety Report: Pruitthealth - Palmyra

Albany, Georgia · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay quality★★★★★

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

4Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
0Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
10Requirements cited on more than one inspection
K
Government finding: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Inspection of May 29, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by July 18, 2025.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F867
K
Government finding: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Inspection of May 29, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by July 18, 2025.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F835
K
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Inspection of May 29, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by July 18, 2025.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
K
Government finding: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Inspection of May 29, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by July 18, 2025.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F656

Citations by topic

3Abuse, neglect & exploitation
1Infection control
1Medications & pharmacy
2Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (8) than in the cycle before (19).

Two cycles ago
none serious
Prior cycle
4 serious
Most recent cycle
none serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656)3November 24, 2025; May 29, 2025; February 29, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609)2August 12, 2026; November 24, 2025
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. (F585)2August 12, 2026; May 29, 2025
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. (F803)2November 24, 2025; May 29, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695)2November 24, 2025; February 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689)2November 24, 2025; September 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686)2May 29, 2025; September 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812)2May 29, 2025; February 29, 2024
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. (F809)2May 29, 2025; February 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550)2May 29, 2025; February 29, 2024

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
May 29, 2025Payment DenialPayment denial for 8 days, starting July 10, 2025
May 29, 2025Fine$48,909

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

34 citations across 6 inspection dates.

August 12, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected September 21, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F585 · complaint · corrected September 21, 2026
November 24, 2025 — 6 citations
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F803 · corrected December 30, 2025
D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F805 · corrected December 30, 2025
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected December 30, 2025
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected December 30, 2025
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected December 30, 2025
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · corrected December 30, 2025
May 29, 2025 — 12 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
K
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Administration Deficiencies · F867 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
K
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Administration Deficiencies · F835 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
K
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
K
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
F
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F801 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F809 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
E
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F585 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F803 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F690 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · complaint · corrected July 18, 2025
September 10, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · complaint · corrected October 25, 2024
D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F692 · complaint · corrected October 25, 2024
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected October 25, 2024
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected October 25, 2024
February 29, 2024 — 7 citations · complaint investigation
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · complaint · corrected April 14, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F809 · complaint · corrected April 14, 2024
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · complaint · corrected April 14, 2024
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected April 14, 2024
D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F604 · complaint · corrected April 14, 2024
D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F554 · complaint · corrected April 14, 2024
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · complaint · corrected April 14, 2024
April 8, 2022 — 3 citations
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected June 3, 2022
D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F804 · corrected June 3, 2022
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · corrected June 3, 2022

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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