PRUITTHEALTH - SHEPHERD HILLS

PruittHealth - Shepherd Hills is a long-term care facility located at 800 Patterson Road in La Fayette, Georgia 30728, situated in Walker County. The facility operates 112 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It holds dual certification, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility can be reached by phone at (706) 638-4112. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. PruittHealth - Shepherd Hills holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state-conducted inspections that assess regulatory compliance. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, which is based on the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, indicating that the facility performs above average on clinical outcome measures tracked by CMS, which include metrics such as resident mobility, medication management, and rates of hospitalizations. PruittHealth - Shepherd Hills accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which is an important consideration for prospective residents and their families. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements under Georgia state guidelines. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or supplemental insurance coverage should contact the facility directly to discuss current availability and financial arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, PruittHealth - Shepherd Hills presents a mixed but generally average profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, meaning it neither exceeds nor falls below the typical performance level observed across CMS-rated facilities nationwide. The 3-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing are consistent with this national midpoint. The 4-star quality measure rating positions the facility above the national average in that specific domain, suggesting stronger performance in tracked clinical outcomes relative to peer facilities. Walker County, Georgia is a largely rural area, and the facility represents one option for residents seeking skilled nursing or long-term care services in that region. Those conducting research on this facility are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data.