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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Pruitthealth - Lanier

(770) 614-2800

About Pruitthealth - Lanier

PRUITTHEALTH - LANIER provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Buford, Georgia families navigating complex medical needs. Our experienced care team focuses on recovery timelines and personalized treatment plans, helping patients regain independence during critical transitions.

Community at a glance

Capacity

117 residents

Location

Buford, GA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

2451 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, Buford, Georgia 30518

(770) 614-2800

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 14, 2026, state inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Georgia average is 5.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 11 minutes with each resident a day, below the Georgia average of 3 hours 34 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Pruitthealth - Lanier in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 11 minutesBelow the Georgia average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day28 minutesBelow the Georgia average
Nursing staff who left in the past year34%Below the Georgia average

Inspections

12 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 14, 2026 · Standard inspection · 1 citation

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 6, 2026

May 9, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
  • Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2025
June 19, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 3, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 3, 2024
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 3, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Pruitthealth - Lanier, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
117
Average residents per day
97
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
April 7, 1996
Part of a chain
Pruitthealth, 96 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
115600

Location

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2451 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVDBuford, GA 30518

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Buford

Questions about Pruitthealth - Lanier

How did Pruitthealth - Lanier do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 14, 2026 and cited 1 health deficiency, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Georgia average is 5.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Pruitthealth - Lanier?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 11 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 34% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Pruitthealth - Lanier been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Pruitthealth - Lanier in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Buford Skilled Nursing in Georgia Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026