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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 46% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 15 findings, above the GA average of 6.1. 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.
PruittHealth - Richmond receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the therapy department for helping loved ones recover, while others report severe neglect and staffing shortages. Critical concerns consistently focus on slow response times for basic hygiene needs, poor communication, and inadequate post-operative care. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between the positive therapy experiences and the recurring reports of patient neglect.
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“The therapy team at Pruitt Health Richmond is awesome!”
“My bedridden mother was here at Pruitt - Richmond in November 2023 and left by ambulance back to the hospital for improper/neglectful treatment of a UTI. She was left in a wet bed, her ringer would be cut off and no one would respond for hours”
“After moving throughout Georgia to 3 different nursing homes, Pruitt has been a Godsend. Their Director of Nursing is so thorough and available most of the time.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 17 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about care quality. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, medication management, and care planning that have persisted across surveys from 2019 to 2024. While all violations report correction dates, the pattern of repeated safety deficiencies and complaint-driven investigations suggests families should carefully evaluate current conditions before choosing this facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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