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PruittHealth - Augusta

Nursing Home Facility

2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
On our watch list. This nursing home has been flagged for serious inspection violations. Please review its state inspection record carefully before deciding. About our watch list.

PruittHealth - Augusta is a senior care community located in Augusta, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Augusta area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (706) 738-2581.

Operated by PruittHealth, which runs 82 communities in our directory.

With 100 beds, PruittHealth - Augusta is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Augusta average about 16 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.

The community is located in Richmond County, GA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 33 problems at PruittHealth - Augusta. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 6 times, a total of $180,483.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected June 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected June 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Infection Control

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern 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.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Environmental

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Inspected June 2025. Corrected by August 20, 2025.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

PruittHealth - Augusta offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Limited liability company
  • Beds / units 100
  • Occupancy 85%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
  • Annual staff turnover 49%
  • Last health inspection June 2025

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