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Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills
800 Patterson Road, Lafayette, GA 30728
Based on 156 reviews
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Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills Description
PruittHealth is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that provides care for patients throughout the Southeast. We have a wide range of services to choose from and are dedicated to providing you with the best possible care. We are here to help you with any complex decisions you may be facing. We can provide a clear understanding of the short- and long-term care processes, while offering a customized solution to your individual health care needs. Our center is unrivaled in the quality of care we provide through our therapy services and cozy, home-like environment. We're always on the cutting edge of rehabilitation and aging care.Price Comparison
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Amenities
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills offers a wide range of amenities to its residents. The facility boasts 112 beds, both private and semi-private, for residents to choose from. Additionally, the PruittHealth Fitness Program is available for residents to take advantage of. It offers a strength building program utilizing state-of-the-art Nautilusâ„¢ and Biodexâ„¢ equipment to deliver proven positive benefits for older adults. Last but not least, an excellent occupational physical and speech therapy department is available on site.Services
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills provides comprehensive care for its residents, including I.V. Therapy, Wound Care Management, Pain Management, Central Lines, Oxygen Therapy, Physical Therapy and more. They also offer Hospice Services, Chaplain/Counseling Services and Laundry Services as well as Beauty Salon/Barber Shop and Pharmacy Services to ensure the best possible care is provided.Health
speech therapy
wound care management
counseling
pain management
pharmacy services
personal care
oxygen therapy
long-term care
physical therapy
therapy services
hospice services
occupational therapy
skilled nursing
medication management
home health care
Activities
art
activities programming
volunteer services
fitness program
recreational activities
Services
laundry services
salon services
Amenities
home-like environment
storage
security system
beauty salon/barber shop
telephone
rehabilitation center
piano
on-site beauty salon
cable
Religious
chaplain
religious services
Employee Reviews for PruittHealth
2.77 out of 5 stars. Based on 1000 reviews
Overall, employees have a positive view of working for PruittHealth. They appreciate the company's great healthcare system for aging adults, the work-life balance, and the opportunities for advancement. However, they have some concerns about pay disparities, lack of retirement programs, and high insurance costs. Employees also feel that there is not enough help and that the buildings could use some upgrades. Advice to management includes providing more AIT training, forming teams to make the day easier for all partners, and encouraging great work with rewards.Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
This nursing community has been given an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid receiving 1 stars on its health inspection, 3 stars on its quality measures rating, and 1 stars on its staffing rating. Within the quality measure rating, each facility is given a short-stay rating and a long-stay rating. This facility received a 4-star short-stay rating and a 2-star long-stay rating. This nursing home is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and was first approved to provide Medicare and Medicaid services on 10/01/89 and is run by a for profit organization. It is a large-sized nursing community with 112 nursing beds. Currently, there are 99 residents within the nursing community. Be advised these resident occupancy numbers are not always up to date and are collected from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website periodically.Alerts from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
This facility has not been given a health inspection within the last 2 years. This facility has been given 1 fine by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a total of $107,783.00. The facility has had 8 substantiated complaints reported in the last 3 years that resulted in a citation.Overall Ratings
The Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills has a 1-star overall rating, the lowest possible. It is in the bottom 20% of facilities in terms of overall rating and its overall rating is slightly lower than the state average. This nursing home also has a 1-star health inspection rating, the lowest possible. It is in the bottom 10% of facilities in terms of health inspection rating and its health inspection rating is slightly lower than state average. In addition, this nursing home is in the bottom 30% of facilities in terms of quality rating and its quality rating is slightly lower than state average.Staff Ratings
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills nursing home has a 1-star staff rating, the lowest possible. The nursing home is in the bottom 10% of facilities in terms of nursing aid staffing hours per resident per day. This is lower than the state average. The nursing home is in the top 30% of facilities in terms of LPN staffing hours per resident per day. Although, the LPN staffing hours per resident per day is slightly lower than the state average. The nursing home is in the bottom 30% of facilities in terms of RN staffing hours per resident per day. The RN staffing hours per resident per day at this facility is also slightly lower than the state average. In general, the nursing home is in the bottom half of facilities in terms of licensed staffing hours per resident per day and physical therapist staffing hours per resident per day; both being slightly lower than the state average.Covid Data
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills is a nursing home located in the bottom half of facilities in terms of resident vaccination rate. However, the resident vaccination rate is still slightly higher than the state average. The nursing home has a staff vaccination rate that is also slightly higher than the state average but falls within the top 30% of facilities. Lastly, the covid booster rate for this nursing home is lower than most at 83.0%, though it is still slightly higher than the state average.Quality Measures
The nursing home is in the bottom 10% of facilities in terms of residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication. The residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication is way higher than the state average. The nursing home is in the bottom 30% of facilities in terms of residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased. The residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased is slightly higher than the state average. The nursing home is in the bottom 40% of facilities in terms of residents that have one or more falls with a major injury. The residents that have one or more falls with a major injury is slightly higher than the state average. The nursing home is in the bottom 10% of facilities in terms of residents who have depressive symptoms. The residents who have depressive symptoms is way higher than the state average.Emergency and Hospitalization Quality Measures
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills is in the bottom 30% of nursing homes in terms of hospitalizations per 1000 days. This rate is slightly higher than the state average. However, the nursing home is in the top half of facilities in terms of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 days. This rate is slightly lower than the state average. Additionally, while Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills is in the bottom 20% of facilities in terms of short-stay residents who had outpatient emergency department visits, this number is way higher than the state average. Lastly, the nursing home is in the top 40% of facilities in terms of short stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission; this rate is way lower than the state average.By clicking "Get Exact Costs", you agree to our Partner's Terms of Use. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from our partner and our partner's customer communities. Your consent is not a condition to using the service. Please visit our partner's Privacy Policy for information about their privacy practices.
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This community is licensed by the state of GA. It is a large-sized community with 112 total beds.Disclaimer
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Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
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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 |
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2019-04-17 | 2019-06-03 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
2019-04-17 | 2019-06-03 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
2019-04-17 | 2019-06-03 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2018-03-28 | 2018-04-23 | 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. |
2018-03-28 | 2018-04-23 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2017-07-17 | 2017-09-03 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
2017-07-17 | 2017-09-03 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
2017-07-17 | 2017-09-19 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2019-04-19 | D | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
2019-04-19 | D | D | 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. |
2019-04-19 | D | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. |
2020-10-29 | K | K | 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. |
2020-10-29 | K | K | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
2020-10-29 | K | K | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. |
2020-10-29 | K | K | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
2020-02-20 | D | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
2017-07-20 | D | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. |
2017-07-20 | D | D | Administration Deficiencies | Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. |
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