PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE Nursing Home


PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE (CCN: 115509) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in ATHENS, GA (30606). The facility has an overall rating of 1/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 104 certified beds and maintains an average of 87.9 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.28118 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since August 22, 1990 and the last listed health inspection was on October 2, 2022, The facility is located in Clarke county and provides senior and nursing home care.

PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE Summary


Patient Ratings
Please rate how you felt your loved one or yourself have been treated at Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage below to help others make a more informed decision. Thank you.
Current Rating: Loading...

Provider Name: PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE

Address: 960 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, ATHENS, GA 30606

Phone: (706) 549-1613

County: Clarke (260)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 104

Average Residents Per Day: 87.9 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE, LLC

First Approved Date: August 22, 1990

Affiliated Entity: PRUITTHEALTH (434)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: None

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 1 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 4 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.76798, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9303, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5828, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.5132

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.28118

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.72775, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3456

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0599

Nurse Staff Turnover: 52.8, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 50.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9797, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7678, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3758

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.81932, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8941, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.5843

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.31123

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.75273

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2022-10-02 (Score: 184), Cycle 2: 2019-12-05 (Score: 36), Cycle 3: 2018-07-26 (Score: 104)

Total Weighted Health Score: 121.33

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 24

Infection Control Citations: 3

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 7345.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 960 HAWTHORNE AVENUE,ATHENS,GA,30606 (33.9689, -83.415)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2024-01-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-02-10

Citation on 2024-01-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-02-10

Citation on 2024-01-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-02-10

Citation on 2024-01-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-02-10

Citation on 2024-01-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-02-10

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2019-12-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-05

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2021-07-21

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

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-20

Citation on 2021-07-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-08-20

Citation on 2021-04-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-05-10

Citation on 2021-04-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-05-10

Citation on 2021-04-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-05-10

Citation on 2021-04-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-05-10

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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 - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2022-10-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0001, Version: New

Description: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2022-10-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-16

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New

Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0781, Version: New

Description: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2019-12-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-01-17

Citation on 2018-07-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09

Citation on 2018-07-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-09