PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD
2301 BLUFF OAK WAY, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD Compares
PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD is a 101-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tallahassee, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (18.6%) is above the Florida average of 8.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 101 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tallahassee, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (112% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Florida average of 2.6% (58% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the Florida average of 4.7% (41% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD with other nursing homes in Tallahassee.
What keeps PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.6% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD's rating advantage in Tallahassee?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PRUITTHEALTH - SOUTHWOOD?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tallahassee
Tallahassee sits in Leon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.4% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 39,217 (13.4%)
- Median age
- 31.3 years
- Median household income
- $54,675
- Median home value
- $212,900
Demographics for Leon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tallahassee.
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