Pruitthealth - Palmyra
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0609
Federal health inspectors cited PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA in ALBANY, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-30.
F-Tag F0656
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
that were at risk for falls or have a history of falls included but were not limited to fall mats by the bedside.
She confirmed the resident required fall mats by his bedside and was unaware they were not being utilized.
The MDS Coordinator revealed it was her expectation that staff follow the care plan for the residents' safety.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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F-Tag F0689
Federal health inspectors cited PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA in ALBANY, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-30.
F-Tag F0695
Federal health inspectors cited PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA in ALBANY, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-30.
F-Tag F0803
Federal health inspectors cited PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA in ALBANY, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-24.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-30.
F-Tag F0805
Federal health inspectors cited PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA in ALBANY, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0805 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-24.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-30.
PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA in ALBANY, GA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ALBANY, GA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from PRUITTHEALTH - PALMYRA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.