PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON
4148 CARROLL STREET, Covington, GA 30015
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON Compares
PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON is a 71-bed for-profit nursing facility in Covington, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.6%) is above the Georgia average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 71 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Covington, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.9% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (29% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6% (37% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.6% — better than the Georgia average of 25.0% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON with other nursing homes in Covington.
How is PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.9% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 71 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PRUITTHEALTH - COVINGTON's rating advantage in Covington?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Covington
Covington sits in Newton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 14,258 (13.0%)
- Median age
- 36.5 years
- Median household income
- $59,178
- Median home value
- $159,200
Demographics for Newton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Covington.
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