PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE — Nursing Home in ATHENS, GA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 104 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 85.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 115509 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.41 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.51 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 4, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 4, 2025
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — October 17, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — October 17, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — October 17, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — October 17, 2025
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage is a 104-bed nursing home in Athens, Georgia. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Georgia average of 3.6. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A plus is that the most recent inspection cited problems but none were described as severe, rather than immediate, which suggests the issues were identified before reaching a crisis. You should ask specifically how the facility prevents and treats pressure ulcers, and what routines and staff oversight are in place to make sure wound care is done consistently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE's CMS star rating?
PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE?
PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE reports 3.40595 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE have?
PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE has 104 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- PRUITTHEALTH - GRANDVIEW — 3/5 — 1.2 mi
- OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE — 1/5 — 1.4 mi
- PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE - ATHENS — 2/5 — 1.4 mi
- UNIVERSITY NURSING & REHAB CTR — 1/5 — 2.0 mi
- HIGH SHOALS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 5/5 — 9.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.