Pruitthealth - Lanier
Buford, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115600) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (770) 614-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Lanier has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Pruitthealth - Lanier reports total nurse staffing of 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
Pruitthealth - Lanier has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Lanier is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 7, 1996. The facility maintains 117 certified beds with an average daily census of 97.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pruitthealth - Lanier holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. The facility's component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 3.19 per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and no Special Focus status has been noted.
Pruitthealth - Lanier is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars, meaning this location outperforms the chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth - Lanier has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 33.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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?
Pruitthealth - Lanier has 117 certified beds with an average daily census of 97.2 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 includes 95 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 7, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (4 stars), Health Inspection (4 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and Staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7706142800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7706142800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115600?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.