PRUITTHEALTH - SHEPHERD HILLS

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How PRUITTHEALTH - SHEPHERD HILLS Compares

PRUITTHEALTH - SHEPHERD HILLS is a 112-bed for-profit nursing facility in La Fayette, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.4%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — better than the Georgia average of 20.1% (32% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (40% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Georgia average of 5.9%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around La Fayette

La Fayette sits in Walker County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

12,793 (18.4%)

Median age

41.7 years

Median household income

$46,601

Median home value

$121,600

Demographics for Walker County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Fayette.

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