Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
99 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge is a nursing home in Blue Ridge, 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (706) 632-2271
- Last standard health inspection
- July 31, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 101
- Residents per day, on average
- 85.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge, LLC
- Chain
- Pruitthealth
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Georgia average (22 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 September 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 9, 2023 from $9,540 to $6,201.
CMS update of February 26, 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 staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
11 citations
Health inspection on March 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard 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 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 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 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
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 April 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0680. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 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 April 19, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
10 citations
Health inspection on February 9, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard 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 March 28, 2023.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.
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 March 28, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.
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 March 28, 2023.
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 March 28, 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 9, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, INC.Direct ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- J PAIGE PRUITT TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- LISA P HAMBY TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/22/2021
- NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JRIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- PRUITT FAMILY TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/18/2020
- UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC.Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- PRUITT, NEILIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- MOHAN, AMAROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/17/2020
- NEGRON, NATASHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/13/2024
- PRUITT, NEILOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
Questions
When was Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge last inspected?
CMS lists July 31, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge have?
CMS lists 22 health citations since February 9, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.