Nursing homes › Georgia › Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606 · 7065491613 · 104 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pruitthealth, a group operating 99 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,377,202 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.43 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.74. Weekend total: 2.79. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-17 |
| 2024-05-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-10 |
| 2024-01-09 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-02-10 |
| 2024-01-09 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-02-10 |
| 2024-01-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
| 2024-01-09 | Fine | $6,284 |
| 2024-01-09 | Fine | $6,500 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENS HERITAGE PROPERTIES, INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2013 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, INC. | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2013 |
| PRUITT, NEIL | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2013 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/12/2020 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO J PAIGE PRUITT | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/22/2021 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBY | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/22/2021 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/22/2021 |
| PRUITT FAMILY TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/22/2021 |
| UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC. | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/19/2007 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2013 |
| BAILY, JANEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/03/2025 |
| SHAH, ARPIT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/02/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115509. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.