Pruitthealth - Southwood
Tallahassee, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106140) · 101 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,380
Phone: (678) 533-5770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth - Southwood in Tallahassee, FL has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pruitthealth - Southwood reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.6%.
Pruitthealth - Southwood has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,380.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Pruitthealth - Southwood is a 101-bed skilled nursing facility in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, with an average daily census of 92.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 28, 2020.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pruitthealth - Southwood holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $6,380.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation recorded for this facility in the provided data.
Pruitthealth - Southwood is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably below this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details and full inspection reports directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth - Southwood has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
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?
The facility reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is 48.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $6,380.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pruitthealth - Southwood has 101 certified beds and an average daily census of 92.9 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 chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 28, 2020.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6785335770 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6785335770 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 full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106140?state=FL.
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.