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Pruitthealth - Augusta

Pruitthealth - Augusta is a nursing home community in Augusta, GA.

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2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904

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3.8 from 108 reviews
5 stars
62
4 stars
15
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
22

Overall Review of Pruitthealth - Augusta

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staff communication can be hard

Several reviewers say phone calls go unanswered or take a long time.

Some families report they could not get through when calling for updates, including long holds and repeated unanswered attempts. Others describe receiving little or no communication about care and doctor outcomes, which increased stress during the stay. Even when residents needed attention, reviewers say they struggled to reach staff.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying engaged through regular activities.

Multiple reviews highlight scheduled programs and community activities that help residents feel involved. Families also mention entertainment like music-related activities and games such as bingo, plus day-to-day engagement. Reviews also connect the activities to a more welcoming day-to-day experience.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Dining quality isn’t consistent

Food is sometimes described as less satisfying than expected.

Some reviewers say meals were good and that residents were eating, while others report food arriving cold or falling below expectations. One review describes needing specific nutrition support and supplement items that were not always provided. Another reviewer reports broader dissatisfaction with meals during a rehabilitation stay.

  • A simple cafeteria setup with tables covered in white linens and green accents.
caveat 10 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is mixed

Reviews describe both very clean spaces and serious cleanliness problems.

Several reviewers praise the building as clean, well-maintained, and even “squeaky clean,” including recent improvements and updates. Other reviews, however, describe major cleanliness concerns such as pests, mold, and an overall filthy or foul-smelling environment. A few comments also note spaces can be cramped, which some reviewers connect to their discomfort during the stay.

common 6 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a recurring theme

Physical therapy is mentioned as helping residents improve.

More than one review attributes positive progress to therapy, including physical therapy that helped a resident turn a corner and regain mobility. Some reviewers also describe an effective therapy team and regular sessions, while others mention care planning and coordination around the resident’s needs. A common thread is that families noticed day-to-day support tied to rehabilitation progress.

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Bush (6 miles away) Bush (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Harvest Table Buffet (1.2 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (1.7 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (1.8 miles)
  • Village Deli Sub & Pub (1.9 miles)
  • The 8595 (2 miles)
  • Island Seafood (2.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • University Hospital Summerville (1.3 miles)
  • Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Georgia Cancer Center (2.4 miles)
  • Children's Hospital Of Georgia (2.4 miles)
  • Charlie Norwood VA Hospital Augusta (2.5 miles)
  • University Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute (2.5 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital Augusta (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Augusta Uptown VAMC Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Summerville Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Barney's Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Medical Villa Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Medical Center Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Women's Health of Augusta (1.3 miles)
  • Summerville Internists (1.3 miles)
  • Family Medicine Associates of Augusta III MD (1.4 miles)
  • Bush Jeff L MD (1.4 miles)
  • Johnathan Chappell, MD (1.4 miles)
  • Georgia Dermatology (1.4 miles)
  • Academy of Women's & Children's Health (1.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Daniel Field Airport (DNL) (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Riverview Park Activities Center (4 miles)

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