About Pruitthealth - Lanier
Pruitthealth - Lanier, located in BUFORD, GA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Pruitthealth - Lanier
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.35 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PRUITTHEALTH network. This chain operates 99 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Pruitthealth - Lanier provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 32 | May 09, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 39 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 24.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 4.2% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 96.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 18.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 90.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 9.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 21.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 3 complaints
- 2025: 8 complaints
- Total: 12 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. |
| Aug 03, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Aug 03, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Aug 03, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PRUITTHEALTH - LANIER, LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- RANDY FELIX W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- LAURENA MOORE W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- NEIL PRUITT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NEIL PRUITT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PRUITTHEALTH INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ZUBAYDA SUTTON W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALEXI WILCOX W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Salude - The Art of Recovery | N/A | 5 |
| Willowbrooke Court at Lanier Village Estates | N/A | 5 |
| Stone Mountain Run of Journey LLC | N/A | 2 |
| The D Scott Hudgens Center For Skilled Nursing | N/A | 5 |
| Park Place Nursing Facility | N/A | 4 |
| Cumming Operating Company LLC | N/A | 3 |
| Lenbrook | N/A | 5 |
| Briarwood Health Center By Harborview | N/A | 3 |
| Life Care Center of Gwinnett | N/A | 5 |
| New Horizons Limestone | N/A | 4 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Pruitthealth - Lanier directly at 7706142800. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.