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PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL is a for profit - limited liability company facility in LOUISVILLE, GA with 143 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 13 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $28K.

310 HIGHWAY #1 BYPASS, LOUISVILLE, GA 30434

Phone: 4786253741

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
115681
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
143
Residents
93
In Hospital
No
County
Burke
Last Inspection
Nov 18, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.22 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.98
CNA Hours
2.24
Total Nursing Hours
3.44 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
34.3%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL

PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL operates 143 certified beds in LOUISVILLE, GA with approximately 93 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $28K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.44 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.22 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 34.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2025 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy May 23, 2024 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy May 23, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy May 23, 2024 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 23, 2024 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 1, 2022 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 16, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 1, 2022 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 16, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 78.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 57.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 28.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 84.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 8.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 27.9% Yes

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $28K

Date Type Amount
May 23, 2024 Fine $5K
May 23, 2024 Fine $7K
May 23, 2024 Fine $7K
May 23, 2024 Fine $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL?
PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL?
PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL reports 3.44 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.22 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 34.3%.
How many beds does PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL have?
PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL has 143 certified beds with approximately 93 residents. The facility is located at 310 HIGHWAY #1 BYPASS, LOUISVILLE, GA 30434.
Does PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL received any fines or penalties?
Yes, PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL has received 4 penalties totaling $28K.
Who owns PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL?
PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL was on Nov 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL?
PRUITTHEALTH - OLD CAPITOL is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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