Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115617) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (229) 423-4361 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald reports 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since October 14, 1996. It maintains 78 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Component ratings include 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 44.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the data provided.
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars, meaning this location rates above its chain's average. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months according to CMS data, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility at (229) 423-4361 and review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare snapshot provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 44.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 78 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 14, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating (4 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (229) 423-4361 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (229) 423-4361 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115617?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.