PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA

Dougherty · GA · For profit - Limited Liability company · PRUITTHEALTH chain · 250 certified beds · CCN 115628 · PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA, LLC


PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA operates 250 certified beds in ALBANY, Georgia. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1997-01-01. It averages 195.8 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA?

CMS lists 32 health-inspection deficiencies for PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA since 2022-04-08, 29 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2025-11-24.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-11-24F0803Ensure 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.E
2025-11-24F0609, F0656, F0689, F0695, F0805Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D
2025-05-29F0656, F0686, F0835, F0867Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.K
2025-05-29F0801, F0812Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-05-29F0585, F0809Honor 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. / 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.E
2025-05-29F0550, F0580, F0690, F0803Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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.D
2024-09-10F0686, F0689, F0692, F0761Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / 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.D
2024-02-29F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-02-29F0550, F0554, F0604, F0656, F0695, F0809Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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.D
2022-04-08F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2022-04-08F0677, F0804Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D

Why was PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA fined?

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-29Fine$48,909

Has PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-07-108

How is PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA staffed relative to the GA average?

MeasureThis facilityGA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.507233.56408
Total nursing staff turnover (%)47.946.0
Average number of residents per day195.890.0

Who owns PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA, and what chain is it in?

PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA, LLC and belongs to the PRUITTHEALTH chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEBURNETT, KENNETH, FALLAW, RICHARDsince 01/31/2020
CORPORATE DIRECTORPRUITT, NEILsince 05/21/2012
CORPORATE OFFICERPRUITT, NEILsince 05/21/2012
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLPRUITT, NEILsince 05/21/2012

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