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Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, the

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1305 East North Street, Vidalia, GA 30475|168 beds|Licensed & Active

2/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.0/5

based on 1 Google review

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2/ 10

low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5.0)

Above average in GA · Below recommended RN staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 42% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. The facility has 12 deficiencies, which is above the state average. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.32hrs

42%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.35hrs

82%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

28%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

36%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.6%

Better than Avg

Here

6.6%

19.4%

16.0%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.4%

Better than Avg

Here

3.4%

12.1%

10.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility8.5%

Better than Avg

Here

8.5%

14.4%

15.7%

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.5%

Better than Avg

Here

97.5%

93.4%

91.2%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.3%

Better than Avg

Here

10.3%

15.3%

16.6%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.9%

Better than Avg

Here

13.9%

15.5%

20.1%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility98.6%

Better than Avg

Here

98.6%

81.8%

80.4%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility85.8%

Better than Avg

Here

85.8%

79.8%

78.4%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

3.3%

1.6%

2.4%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies

Well above state avg (6.1)

9 complaint-triggered

This facility has ongoing compliance issues with families filing complaints that triggered inspections, revealing problems with resident rights, care planning, and safety oversight. The most recurring problems involve resident rights (including medication self-administration), fire safety systems, and food service standards. While all deficiencies show correction dates, several issues like resident rights violations and fire safety problems have persisted across multiple years, suggesting potential systemic challenges that families should investigate during visits.

Feb 5, 2026Complaint3 findings

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 19, 2025Complaint3 findings

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Mar 6, 2025Routine9 findings

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Oct 5, 2023Complaint3 findings

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Dec 22, 2022Routine3 findings

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Feb 13, 2020Routine3 findings

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, the

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pruitthealth

Chain Size

99 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 46 of 94

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Pruitt, NeilOfficer / DirectorFindley, MarkW-2 Managing EmployeePruitt, NeilOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

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(912) 537-7922

1305 East North Street

Vidalia, GA 30475

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References & Resources

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