Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Pruitthealth - Augusta during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Two residents with severe cognitive impairment were harmed when one was physically assaulted by another resident, resulting in serious injuries, and another was sexually abused by a different resident. The facility's records did not show that effective measures were taken to prevent these incidents or to protect the residents from further harm, and current leadership could not provide information on interventions implemented at the time.
A resident with multiple comorbidities developed a pressure ulcer that was not properly monitored or treated as it worsened. Despite being at risk for skin breakdown, there was no documentation of wound assessment or escalation of care for ten days, and only zinc oxide was applied. The ulcer progressed to an unstageable stage with infection and osteomyelitis, and key interventions such as a low-air-loss mattress were delayed. The DON confirmed gaps in documentation and monitoring, and no root cause analysis was performed.
Failure to Protect Residents from Physical and Sexual Abuse
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Summary
The facility failed to protect residents from physical and sexual abuse by other residents, resulting in actual harm to two residents. In one incident, a resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of wandering was physically assaulted by another resident, also with severe cognitive impairment and a history of agitation. The aggressor was observed by staff yelling at the victim for entering his room, then physically grabbing and throwing the victim to the floor. This resulted in the victim sustaining a fractured clavicle, a scalp laceration, and a knee abrasion. Prior to this event, there was a documented history of the aggressor displaying aggressive behavior toward other residents, including cursing, threatening, and physical aggression, but the records did not indicate what measures, if any, were implemented to keep the residents separated or to prevent further incidents. In a separate incident, a resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of Alzheimer's disease was sexually abused by another resident with moderate cognitive impairment and a history of schizophrenia and inappropriate behaviors. The incident was discovered when the victim's roommate alerted staff after witnessing the perpetrator inappropriately touching the victim while she was in bed. The victim was unable to recall the incident due to her advanced dementia. The perpetrator was found in the room with his pants down and was escorted out by staff. The facility's records indicate that the perpetrator was placed under constant surveillance until he was discharged, and no further incidents were reported between these residents. Interviews with current facility leadership, including the Administrator, DON, and Social Service Director, revealed that they were not employed at the time of the incidents and were unable to provide information on what interventions or protective measures were implemented following the events. The facility's policy on abuse prevention emphasizes a standard of intolerance for abuse, neglect, and exploitation, but the documentation reviewed did not demonstrate that effective measures were taken to prevent recurrence or to protect residents from further harm at the time of the incidents.
Failure to Monitor and Intervene for Worsening Pressure Ulcer
Penalty
Summary
A deficiency occurred when staff failed to monitor and intervene appropriately as a resident's pressure ulcer worsened. The resident, who had multiple diagnoses including diabetes, anemia, and immobility, was identified as being at risk for skin breakdown and pressure injuries. The care plan included assistance with incontinence care but did not specify interventions for repositioning. The resident was found to have excoriation on the sacrum, and an order for zinc oxide was initiated. However, there was no documented monitoring, measurement, or further description of the wound from the time it was first identified until ten days later, during which time the wound deteriorated significantly. During this period, the only documented treatment was the application of zinc oxide, with no evidence of wound assessment or escalation of care as the condition worsened. The facility's policy required daily skin monitoring and prompt reporting of abnormal findings, as well as implementation of interventions such as turning and repositioning, but there was no documentation that these were consistently performed. The resident's wound progressed from excoriation to an unstageable pressure ulcer with eschar, and later to a stage 4 ulcer with exposed bone, infection, and osteomyelitis. The low-air-loss mattress, a key intervention, was not ordered until 18 days after the initial wound was documented. Interviews with the DON revealed a lack of awareness regarding the absence of wound monitoring and treatment orders during the critical period. The DON confirmed that there was no documentation of regular turning and repositioning, and that the electronic medical record did not have a designated place for such documentation. No root cause analysis was conducted to determine why the pressure ulcer deteriorated so rapidly, and the DON was unable to specify when certain interventions were implemented. The resident ultimately developed a wound infection and osteomyelitis, resulting in actual harm.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Creekside | 1.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Azalea Health Center By Harborview | 1.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 10 | 0 |
| Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills | 2.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Place At Deans Bridge, The | 3.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Gracewood Nsg Facility(unit 9) | 5 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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