Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around October 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Hot water temperatures exceeded safe limits in seven shared resident bathrooms, with readings as high as 140 F. The facility’s Water Management Plan set hot water heater limits, but weekly temperature checks were missed for two weeks, and prior logs showed temperatures ranging from 105 F to 110 F. The Environmental Manager confirmed the missed checks, and no resident burn injuries were documented.
Hot Water Temperatures Exceeded Safe Limits in Multiple Resident Bathrooms
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure residents were free of accident hazards when water temperatures in seven of 49 shared resident bathrooms were found above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. During observation with the Environmental Manager, water temperatures measured in Room A-12, C-10, C-12, D-2, D-3, D-5, and D-6 ranged from 117 F to 140 F, with several rooms measuring 128 F, 130 F, 138 F, and 140 F. The facility’s Water Management Plan stated that hot water heater control limits should not be below 122 F and should not exceed 140 F. Review of the facility’s water temperature logs showed that weekly checks were not completed during the weeks of 7/21/2025 and 7/14/2025. Earlier logs from 7/7/2025, 6/30/2025, 6/23/2025, 6/9/2025, 5/19/2025, and 5/12/2025 showed temperatures ranging between 105 F and 110 F. The Environmental Manager confirmed that weekly water temperature checks had not been conducted for two weeks. The record review also confirmed that no residents sustained burn injuries related to hot water temperatures.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare Of Copper Basin | 9.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay | 15.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing | 18.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Union County Nursing Home | 20.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Jasper Point Of Journey Llc | 26.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 14 | 0 |
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