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HomeGeorgiaPruitthealth - Lanier

Pruitthealth - Lanier

2451 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Buford, GA 305187706142800WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(154 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
117
certified

How Pruitthealth - Lanier 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
3/5
GA average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
GA average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
2/5
GA average
2.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.19 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.47 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
33.8%
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

Reported nursing time is 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.57.
Staff turnover is 33.8%, lower than the Georgia average of 46.0%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 30, 2023
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected May 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 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
Gwinnett County 65+
101,912
10.6% of county
County Population
957,977
Gwinnett County

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

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Pruitthealth - Lanier is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buford, Georgia with 117 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
117
Avg Residents/Day
97.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 7, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Gwinnett
Last Inspection
May 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
38.0
Infection Citations
3

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0914Potential for Harm

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Survey: May 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0924Potential for Harm

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Survey: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: 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: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 1, 2021Corrected: 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: Oct 1, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 1, 2021Corrected: 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 Aide1.90 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.19 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.8%
RN Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, INC.DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 2, 2009
J PAIGE PRUITT TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 5, 2003
LANIER HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2009
LISA P HAMBY TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2009
NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2009
UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC.INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 27, 2013
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2009
PRUITT, NEILINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 27, 2013
SMALL, PHILIPCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 27, 2013
PRUITT, NANCYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 27, 2013
PRUITT, NEILCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 27, 2013
ARMSTRONG, KAYLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2024
J PAIGE PRUITT TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2009
LANIER HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 8, 2009
LISA P HAMBY TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2009
NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2009
PRUITTHEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 26, 2013
ARMSTRONG, KAYLAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 20, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Georgia facilities
Pruitthealth - Lanier
Buford, GACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
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Flowery Branch, GA6.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the
Suwanee, GA7.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $4,017
Salude - the Art of Recovery
Suwanee, GA7.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cumming Operating Company LLC
Cumming, GA9.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr
Cumming, GA9.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Ctr of Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, GA11.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $167,336
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Pruitthealth - Lanier
Buford, GA · Current facility
—3/53/52/5None recorded
Crossroads of Flowery Branch of Journey Llc, the
Flowery Branch, GA
6.3 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the
Suwanee, GA
7.7 mi5/54/55/5$4,017
Salude - the Art of Recovery
Suwanee, GA
7.8 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Cumming Operating Company LLC
Cumming, GA
9.7 mi4/54/51/5None recorded
Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr
Cumming, GA
9.7 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Life Care Ctr of Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, GA
11.0 mi1/51/54/5$167,336

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 - Lanier?▾
Pruitthealth - Lanier has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Pruitthealth - Lanier 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 - Lanier participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Pruitthealth - Lanier had any health inspection violations?▾
Pruitthealth - Lanier had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility. It also has 3 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Pruitthealth - Lanier?▾
Pruitthealth - Lanier provides 3.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 1.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.8%.
How many beds does Pruitthealth - Lanier have?▾
Pruitthealth - Lanier has 117 certified beds with an average of 97.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pruitthealth chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Pruitthealth - Lanier?▾
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 - Lanier?▾
On Google Maps, Pruitthealth - Lanier has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 154 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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