Pruitthealth - Palmyra
Albany, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115628) · 250 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $48,909 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (229) 883-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Palmyra has a CMS 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, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Pruitthealth - Palmyra reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.51, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.9%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Pruitthealth - Palmyra has 1 federal fine on record totaling $48,909.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Palmyra is a nursing home in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been federally approved since January 1997. The facility is certified for 250 beds, with an average of 195.8 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pruitthealth - Palmyra holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.51, with RN hours per resident per day of about 0.35. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $48,909.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed against 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, higher than this individual facility's rating. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth - Palmyra has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
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 hours per resident per day are about 3.51, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day and a nursing turnover rate of 47.9%. The CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $48,909.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data 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 - Palmyra is certified for 250 beds and has an average of 195.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility's ratings are 1, 1, 2, and 2 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 (229) 883-0500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (229) 883-0500 for details and consult Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115628?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.