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Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage

960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

Assisted Living Nursing Home Hospice Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(706) 549-1613

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,238

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,189
  • Average State Price: $3,161
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage Description

    Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center is one of many in the PruittHealth family of providers throughout the Southeast. We offer a comprehensive menu of services and are committed to caring for you and your health. We can help you with the complex decisions you are facing now by providing a clear understanding of the short- and long-term care processes, while offering a customized solution to your individual health care needs. Our center provides exceptional care through our therapy services and cozy, home-like environment and is on the cutting edge of rehabilitation and aging care.We understand the difficulties and emotional struggles of having to leave the comfort of your home, and that is why our attentive staff is dedicated to facilitating smooth transitions and to providing comfort and companionship with a warm and personal touch. Under the care of our highly skilled professional staff, we will continue to provide quality care and will stay committed to caring for your individual health care needs.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.0
    Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 43 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 12 out of 13 communities in Athens
  • Ranking in State: 990 out of 1038 communities in GA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    PruittHealth
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1608 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Georgia

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews report poor service, with long wait times for assistance after using the call button.
    • There are complaints about lack of proper medical diagnosis and care, leading to severe health issues and, in some cases, death.
    • Communication issues and poor treatment, including rough handling and disrespect from staff, have been highlighted.
    • Some positive experiences were shared, praising the care, the staff, and the physical therapy department for their exceptional service and for achieving good rehabilitation outcomes.
    • Concerns about cleanliness and maintenance of the facility were raised, including complaints about unpleasant odors.
    • Issues with the food being served cold and not as per the menu were mentioned.
    • There were reports of inadequate staffing levels, affecting the quality of care provided.
    • Several reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the management of COVID-19 within the facility, including improper isolation measures and lack of transparency.
    • Some reviews mentioned the facility's environment as friendly and family-like, with daily activities for residents.
    • Concerns about the exit process and the need for better involvement of family members in care planning were raised.
    • There were serious allegations of neglect, including failure to provide basic needs like food and water, leading to hospitalization and, in one case, death.
    • Overall, experiences vary greatly, with some praising the care and others warning against placing loved ones in the facility due to concerns about neglect, poor treatment, and inadequate staffing.


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    Health

    I.V. Therapy

    Wound Care Management

    Pain Management

    Central Lines

    Oxygen Therapy

    Physical Therapy


    Services

    Chaplain/Counseling Services

    Religious Services

    Laundry Services

    Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

    Pharmacy Services

    Volunteer Services


    Activities

    Recreational Activities Programming

    PruittHealth Fitness Program

    Walking Trails

    Picnic Areas


    Community Amenities

    Large Courtyards and Porches

    Large Rehabilitation Room

    Large, Comfortable Sitting Rooms

    The Ralph McCants Bridge

    Art

    Rehabilitation Center


    Room Amenities

    104 Beds - 20 Private and 44 Semi-Private Rooms

    Recovery Suites

    Home-Like Environment

    Storage


    Dining

    Spacious Dining Room

    Dietetic Programming & Nourishment Care



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 22, 1990
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 104
    Total current residents: 79
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 9
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $7345


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-03 2022-11-16 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-10-03 2022-11-16 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-10-03 2022-11-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 F Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-12-04 2020-01-17 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2018-07-23 2018-09-09 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2018-07-23 2018-09-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-07-23 2018-09-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-07-23 2018-09-09 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-10-02 2022-11-16 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-17 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-17 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-07-21 2021-08-20 G Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-07-21 2021-08-20 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-04-16 2021-05-10 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2021-04-16 2021-05-10 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2021-04-16 2021-05-10 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-04-16 2021-05-10 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2018-07-26 2018-09-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-06-19 $3,250
    2021-07-21 $7,345

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Country Club Estates which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 7,555 (very small town).
    • The average income is $81,586, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 83
      • Low Temperature: 46
      • Average Temperature: 65.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 172 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 190 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.49 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 183.0, Moderate Days 60.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Bells Supermarket
    0.1 miles away
    Kroger
    1.5 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    2.4 miles away
    ALDI
    2.9 miles away
    Publix
    3.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    10186
    0.4 miles away
    10270
    0.4 miles away
    10275
    0.5 miles away
    10277
    0.5 miles away
    10276
    0.5 miles away

    Banks

    Athens Federal Savings and Loan
    0.2 miles away
    Robins Financial Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    Synovus
    2.1 miles away
    First American Bank & Trust
    2.3 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    2.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Athens Regional Medical Center
    0.8 miles away
    St. Mary's
    1.4 miles away
    Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow
    17.0 miles away
    Northridge Medical Center
    17.5 miles away
    Ridgeview Institute – Monroe
    21.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hawthorne Pharmacy
    0.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    Hortons Drug Store
    2.2 miles away
    Hodgson's Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Newman
    1.5 miles away
    Newell Orthodontics
    14.3 miles away
    Gentle Dental Group
    19.1 miles away

    Parks

    Bishop Park
    0.0 miles away
    Oglethorpe Avenue Historic District
    0.5 miles away
    Ben Burton Park
    1.4 miles away
    West Hancock Avenue Historic District
    1.4 miles away
    Boulevard Historic District
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Georgia Square Mall
    3.4 miles away
    La Vaquita / Pendergrass Flea Market
    18.7 miles away

    Culture

    Tiny ATH Gallery
    1.9 miles away
    Morton Theater
    2.2 miles away
    Oconee County Civic Center
    7.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Em's Kitchen
    0.1 miles away
    La Cabana de Don Juan
    0.2 miles away
    JR Crickets
    0.4 miles away
    Sabor Latino
    0.8 miles away
    Automatic Pizza
    0.8 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of GA. It is a large-sized community with 104 total beds.

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