ElderGrade
C

67.5/100

Average

Pruitthealth - Covington

4148 Carroll Street, Covington, GA 30015

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 2 in Newton County (770) 786-0427
Certified beds
71
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

6.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.47 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 40% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.19 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.66 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 40.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 9, 2026 (4 months ago).

D Apr 9, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0656 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 1, 2025 F0554 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 1, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 17, 2024 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 7, 2023 F0656 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PRUITTHEALTH, which operates 99 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, INC. Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PRUITT, NEIL Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
COVINGTON HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LISA P HAMBY TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PRUITTHEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SMALL, PHILIP Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PRUITT, NANCY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PRUITT, NEIL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Pruitthealth - Covington

What is the ElderGrade for Pruitthealth - Covington? +

Pruitthealth - Covington holds an ElderGrade of C (67.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Pruitthealth - Covington? +

Residents receive an average of 3.19 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pruitthealth - Covington been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Pruitthealth - Covington accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pruitthealth - Covington is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.