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1067 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · Catoosa County

(706) 861-5154

All 2 nursing homes in Fort Oglethorpe, GA (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 120 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 115409 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Georgia average of 2.7. Inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 2 penalties, including $10,699 in fines, in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 2.55 hours per resident per day at Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe, below the Georgia median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.34 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 1.98 hours, 22% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 50% of nursing staff left within a year (Georgia median 45.8%).

Nursing care per resident per day 2.55 hours
Below the Georgia median of 3.47 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.34 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 1.98 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 50% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 61.5% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds120
Residents per day 100 About 83% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceAugust 1989
Part of a chainPruitthealth
Legal business namePRUITTHEALTH - FORT OGLETHORPE, LLC

Paying for care at Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe: Medicare and Medicaid

Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Georgia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on January 15, 2026 and found 1 deficiency, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 20 citations at Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe across 4 inspection dates, 7 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on January 12, 2023. The most common areas cited were resident rights (6) and quality of life and care (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured" (tag F0656, level G, January 12, 2023). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

January 15, 2026 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 5, 2026)

DEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 5, 2026)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 5, 2026)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 5, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 5, 2026)

September 12, 2024 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

EProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

February 8, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 19, 2024)

January 12, 2023 · 9 citations, includes actual harm

GDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Actual harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on January 12, 2023 under the rule on resident assessment and care planning. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on September 12, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. Weekend staffing is 22% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

2 penalties in the last three years, including $10,699 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Sep 12, 2024 Fine $4,017
Sep 12, 2024 Fine $6,682

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 1/5 5/5
August 2026 3/5 3/5 2/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 3.5 mi
    Commonspirit-Memorial Hospital-North Georgia Ringgold
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 58m for patients treated and sent home
  • 5.8 mi
    Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 51m for patients treated and sent home
  • 6.3 mi
    Memorial Healthcare System, INC Chattanooga
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 30m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

NHC Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe · 1.1 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 135 beds · Medicaid
The Center for Advanced Rehab at Parkside Rossville · 1.4 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 125 beds · Medicaid
NHC Healthcare Rossville Rossville · 3.1 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 2/5 112 beds · Medicaid
Pruitthealth - Lafayette Lafayette · 15.8 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 100 beds · Medicaid
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills Lafayette · 17.7 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 112 beds · Medicaid

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