PruittHealth - Fitzgerald provides skilled nursing, post-acute care, and long-term care for folks who need help getting better or staying comfortable. The center at 185 Bowens Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA, helps people transition safely from the hospital to home, but also offers a place for those who require more care in the long run. They have care types for many needs, including specialized programs for dementia and Alzheimer's, chronic conditions, short-term rehab, and respite stays for families who need a break or extra help. Rehabilitation is provided by licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists. The staff includes registered nurses and caregivers available 24 hours, committed to both physical health and daily comfort.
The facility's Home First program helps patients get home quicker when safe to do so, but for those who stay, there are tastefully furnished private or shared bedrooms, cheerful dining rooms serving dietetic meals, and a homelike atmosphere. Amenities help folks feel at home-there's a library and computer lounge, beauty salon/barbershop, on-site pharmacy, laundry and dry cleaning, plus cozy visiting areas so families can spend quality time, use video calls, or join organized events. Residents can join game nights, arts and crafts, spiritual and social activities, helping keep their days interesting and engaging.
Health services include IV anti-aging and weight loss therapy, IV vitamin, iron, detox, hydration, nutrition, and immune support therapies, plus IV antibiotics and pain management. There are also medication management, pain and wound care, oxygen therapy, dietetic programming, and family counseling services for support. PruittHealth - Fitzgerald offers care using unique models and services with terms they've developed, including Infusion Services, Therapy Services, Pharmacy, Medical Supply, and Home Health. Residents have hospice and palliative care options, and the team works to meet each person's needs, from short-term recovery to managing chronic illness or end-of-life care. People find both privacy and companionship with shared, private rooms, and large community spaces, and everyone's safety and comfort stay front of mind. The goal's always to help each resident live as well as possible, with care and attention that meets their individual needs.
