The Vardell Report.PruittHealth - Palmyra

Across 6 inspections from April 2022 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 34 findings at PruittHealth - Palmyra; 34 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

6

2022–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

34

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

34

Of 34 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

2

1 fine; payment not published, 1 closed

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Aug 122026

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F585Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 21, 2026
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 21, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Nov 242025

   Standard health inspection

   6 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2025
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2025
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2025
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2025
   • F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. May 292025

   Complaint investigation

   12 findings

   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F585Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025
   • F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 18, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Sep 102024

   Complaint investigation

   4 findings

   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2024
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2024
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2024
   • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Feb 292024

   Standard health inspection

   7 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2024
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2024
   • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2024
   • F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2024
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2024
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2024
   • F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 14, 2024

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $48,909 imposed May 29, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Denial of payment imposed May 29, 2025. Status: Closed, July 18, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Apr 82022

   Standard health inspection

   3 findings

   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2022
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2022
   • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2022

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F656 in February 2024, May 2025 and November 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F656 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F550 in February 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F550 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Grievances, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F585 in May 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to voice grievances without reprisal, and the home’s process for resolving them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F585 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F609 in November 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F609 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F686 in September 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F686 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F689 in September 2024 and November 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F689 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F695 in February 2024 and November 2025. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F695 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Citation F803, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F803 in May 2025 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F803 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Citation F809, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F809 in February 2024 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222424252526F809 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in February 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222424252526F812 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

   Care Plans: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level K.

2. 02

   How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

   Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   How do we file a grievance, who answers it, and how quickly?

   Grievances: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

4. 04

   How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

   Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

5. 05

   How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

   Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level K.

6. 06

   What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

   Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

7. 07

   Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

   Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

8. 08

   What changed after F803 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F803: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

9. 09

   What changed after F809 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F809: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

10. 10

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

11. 11

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

12. 12

    What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $48,909 civil money penalty was imposed May 29, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division

  Inspection Apr 8, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division

  Inspection Feb 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division

  Inspection Sep 10, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division

  Inspection May 29, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division

  Inspection Nov 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division

  Inspection Aug 12, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 115628

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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