PruittHealth - Palmyra
1904 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31702
PruittHealth - Palmyra is a nursing home in Albany, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (229) 883-0500
- Last standard health inspection
- November 24, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 250
- Residents per day, on average
- 195.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Pruitthealth - Palmyra, LLC
- Chain
- Pruitthealth
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Georgia average (34 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0585 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on November 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2025.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Payment stopped
July 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from July 10, 2025, for 8 days.
12 citations
Health inspection on May 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
20 of 356 Georgia homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0809 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Fine
May 29, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $48,909 on May 29, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on September 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
Citation F0809. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2024.
3 citations
Health inspection on April 8, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2022.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2022.
Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PRUITT, NEILOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/21/2012
Questions
When was PruittHealth - Palmyra last inspected?
CMS lists November 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does PruittHealth - Palmyra have?
CMS lists 34 health citations since April 8, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has PruittHealth - Palmyra been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $48,909 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of PruittHealth - Palmyra?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is PruittHealth - Palmyra a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.