PruittHealth - Athens Heritage, located in Athens, Georgia, is a nursing home facility that accommodates 96 residents and offers a comprehensive array of services designed to meet the needs of those requiring long-term and rehabilitation care. As a participant in Medicare since August 22, 1990, and certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, the facility provides skilled nursing care, supporting residents with medical needs as well as daily living assistance. The care services available include intensive nursing support, speech therapy, pain management, wound care, and specialized programs such as occupational and physical therapy. Each resident receives a personalized care plan tailored to their health requirements, ensuring that individual needs are met appropriately.

In addition to medical care, PruittHealth - Athens Heritage offers amenities such as laundry and dry-cleaning services, a barber and beauty salon, and options for hospice care, enhancing the daily living experience. The facility also facilitates resident and family counseling, which encourages involvement and communication for better care outcomes. While the facility maintains standards of operation aimed at delivering quality healthcare, reviews from residents and families indicate a mix of both positive experiences and significant criticisms. Positive feedback highlights amiable and dedicated staff, particularly in physical therapy, and occasionally noted cleanliness. However, reports of understaffing, unprofessional conduct, delayed responses, and systemic issues with medication and hygiene severely affect the perception of care quality. Moreover, administrative challenges such as inconsistent communication and slow resolution of issues, coupled with high costs for services perceived as subpar, are concerns that are frequently raised. Despite some positive efforts, such as commendable nurse care, the facility faces considerable criticism that suggests urgent areas needing improvement for ensuring resident well-being and safety.

Costs at this community start at $5,475 and range up to $6,722. The average price in the community is $6,098, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,219. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.