PRUITTHEALTH - BLUE RIDGE

PruittHealth - Blue Ridge is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 99 Ouida Street in Blue Ridge, Georgia (ZIP code 30513), situated in Fannin County. The facility operates with 101 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (706) 632-2271. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns this composite rating based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. PruittHealth - Blue Ridge received a 4-star rating in health inspections, a 3-star rating in staffing, and a 5-star rating in quality measures. The staffing rating reflects the levels of nursing staff relative to the resident census and may include both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is based on clinical data submitted by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes. PruittHealth - Blue Ridge is certified as both a Medicare and Medicaid provider, meaning it is eligible to bill federal programs for qualifying residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to state program rules and individual financial eligibility. Residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage options and bed availability under each payer type. When compared to national benchmarks, PruittHealth - Blue Ridge performs notably well across most CMS rating categories. Its overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is above the national midpoint, while the staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. The quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the highest tier in that category. These ratings are derived from CMS data and are updated periodically as new inspection reports and staffing data are submitted. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility to access detailed inspection reports and staffing hour data.