Pruitthealth - Lakehaven, Llc
Valdosta, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115373) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $68,297 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (229) 242-7368 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth - Lakehaven has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
PruittHealth - Lakehaven reports total nurse hours of 3.21 per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.0%.
PruittHealth - Lakehaven has 1 federal fine on record totaling $68,297.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
PruittHealth - Lakehaven, LLC is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 15, 1989. The facility has 90 certified beds with an average of 81.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 2 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.21, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.51 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $68,297.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for additional detail. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare listing available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
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 hours are 3.21 per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.51, and nursing turnover of 58.0%; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $68,297.00 and 1 payment denial.
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?
The facility has 90 certified beds with an average of 81.8 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 with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 15, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 scale; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2292427368 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2292427368 for details and verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115373?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.