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HomeGeorgiaPruitthealth - Blue Ridge

Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge

99 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 305137066322271WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(74 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
101
certified

How Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge Compares in Georgia

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
GA average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
GA average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
GA average
2.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.70 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.82 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
41.3%
GA average
46.0%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Georgia average of 2.7/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Georgia average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.82 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.50.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Jul 31, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
Georgia median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Georgia median
Fannin County 65+
7,569
29.8% of county
County Population
25,436
Fannin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Blue Ridge, Georgia with 101 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
101
Avg Residents/Day
84.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 5, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Fannin
Last Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.70 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.13 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.3%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, INC.DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 27, 2013
J PAIGE PRUITT TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 27, 2013
LISA P HAMBY TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 22, 2021
NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 12, 2020
NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 12, 2020
NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JRINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 12, 2020
PRUITT FAMILY TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 18, 2020
UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC.INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 27, 2013
PRUITT, NEILINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 27, 2013
SMALL, PHILIPMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 27, 2013
PRUITT, NEILCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 20, 2005
MOHAN, AMAROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 17, 2020
NEGRON, NATASHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 13, 2024
PRUITT, NEILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2013
LISA P HAMBY TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 22, 2021
NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 12, 2020
PRUITT FAMILY TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 12, 2020
PRUITTHEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 26, 2013
MOHAN, AMARADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 6, 2026
NEGRON, NATASHAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 25, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge and nearby alternatives.

All Georgia facilities
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
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Ellijay, GA15.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Union County Nursing Home
Blairsville, GA20.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Jasper Point of Journey LLC
Jasper, GA26.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $4,233
Murray Woods of Journey LLC
Chatsworth, GA26.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $15,092
Gold City Health and Rehab
Dahlonega, GA29.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $52,548
Pruitthealth - Jasper
Jasper, GA29.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA · Current facility
—5/54/53/5None recorded
Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
Ellijay, GA
15.7 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Union County Nursing Home
Blairsville, GA
20.6 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Jasper Point of Journey LLC
Jasper, GA
26.5 mi1/52/51/5$4,233
Murray Woods of Journey LLC
Chatsworth, GA
26.7 mi1/51/51/5$15,092
Gold City Health and Rehab
Dahlonega, GA
29.6 mi1/52/51/5$52,548
Pruitthealth - Jasper
Jasper, GA
29.7 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge?▾
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Georgia is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge had any health inspection violations?▾
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 31, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge?▾
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge provides 3.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.3%.
How many beds does Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge have?▾
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge has 101 certified beds with an average of 84.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pruitthealth chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Georgia. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge?▾
On Google Maps, Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 74 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

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