Pruitthealth - Lafayette
Lafayette, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115304) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,963
Phone: (706) 638-4662 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Lafayette in Lafayette, GA has 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 - Lafayette reports total nurse staffing of about 3.26 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
Pruitthealth - Lafayette has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,963.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Lafayette is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Lafayette, Walker County, Georgia. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1982 and maintains 100 certified beds, with an average of 74.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pruitthealth - Lafayette holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.26 per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $4,963.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Pruitthealth - Lafayette is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual 4-star overall rating. There has been no change in ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth - Lafayette has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.26 hours per resident per day, with 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 41.3%. Its staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $4,963.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 100 certified beds with an average of 74.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 13, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure (QM) rating; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 706-638-4662 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address touring details; please contact the facility at 706-638-4662 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115304?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.