Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
Nursing Home Facility
960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage is a senior care community located in Athens, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Athens area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (706) 549-1613.
Operated by PruittHealth, which runs 82 communities in our directory.
With 104 beds, Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Athens average about 1319 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 84% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Clarke County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $16,801.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor 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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 104
- Occupancy 84%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection September 2025
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