PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
PruittHealth - Ocilla has a Trust Grade of C+, which means it is slightly above average but still has room for improvement. In Georgia, it ranks #155 out of 353 facilities, placing it in the top half, but it is only #2 out of 2 in Irwin County, suggesting there's only one other option available that is better. The facility is showing an improving trend, having reduced its issues from 4 in 2023 to just 1 in 2025. While staffing turnover is relatively low at 36%, indicating that staff tend to stay, the facility has concerning RN coverage, being lower than 92% of other Georgia facilities. There have been no fines recorded, which is a positive sign. However, there are some significant concerns to note. A serious incident occurred where a resident suffered a second-degree burn from hot soup due to a lack of supervision. Additionally, there was a failure in infection control practices related to medication administration, where a nurse did not clean a nasal spray applicator before use. These incidents highlight areas where the facility needs to improve despite its strengths in turnover and no fines. Overall, while PruittHealth - Ocilla has some positive aspects, families should consider these weaknesses when evaluating care for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Georgia
- #155/353
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 36% turnover. Near Georgia's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Georgia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 13 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Georgia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 4 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (36%)
12 points below Georgia average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Georgia average (2.6)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
10pts below Georgia avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 4 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide supervision to pre...
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Jun 2021
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interviews, and review of facility policy titled, Glucometer Cleaning and Disinfecting the facility failed to provide effective infection control practices related to medic...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure that staff designated as the Dietary Manager was a Certified Dietary/Food Service Manager or had a similar food service manage...
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Aug 2018
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interview and Policy titled Medication Administration: Oral Medications, the facility failed to prevent possible contamination of medication during medication administration wit...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Georgia facilities.
- • 36% turnover. Below Georgia's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 4 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Pruitthealth - Ocilla's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Georgia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Pruitthealth - Ocilla Staffed?
CMS rates PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 36%, compared to the Georgia average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Pruitthealth - Ocilla?
State health inspectors documented 4 deficiencies at PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA during 2018 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 3 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Pruitthealth - Ocilla?
PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PRUITTHEALTH, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 83 certified beds and approximately 66 residents (about 80% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in OCILLA, Georgia.
How Does Pruitthealth - Ocilla Compare to Other Georgia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Georgia, PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (36%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Pruitthealth - Ocilla?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Pruitthealth - Ocilla Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Georgia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Pruitthealth - Ocilla Stick Around?
PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA has a staff turnover rate of 36%, which is about average for Georgia nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Pruitthealth - Ocilla Ever Fined?
PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Pruitthealth - Ocilla on Any Federal Watch List?
PRUITTHEALTH - OCILLA is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.