PruittHealth - Washington

    112 Hospital Dr, Washington, GA, 30673
    3.9 · 14 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Caring staff but leadership issues

    My experience was mixed. The frontline clinical staff-doctors, nurses and especially Shelby Bailey-were caring, courteous and provided attentive, around-the-clock care; my loved one was kept clean, engaged in activities, and showed improvement. But administration, HR and leadership were often unprofessional and unresponsive, with staffing gaps, delayed bathroom/medication assistance, diet/medication errors and reported harassment/unsafe practices that concerned me. I'm grateful for the great staff but would recommend this place only with caution unless leadership issues are fixed.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.86 · 14 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      2.7
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring, courteous, respectful and friendly staff
    • Around-the-clock availability of staff
    • Clean facility reported by some reviewers
    • Engaging activities (exercise class, bingo, seasonal parties)
    • Home-like atmosphere
    • Responsive, welcoming administration (reported by some families)
    • Professional doctors and nurses
    • Named outstanding nurse (Shelby Bailey)
    • Good/very good meals
    • Clear, simple paperwork and communication
    • Supportive during families' time of need
    • Observed improvements in care/readiness

    Cons

    • Unprofessional administration and leadership problems
    • Harassment, discrimination and hostile work environment allegations
    • HR and owner described as unresponsive to complaints
    • Policies allegedly violated and patient safety concerns
    • Inconsistent or delayed care, including bathroom assistance delays
    • Medication management problems, denial of medication, discharge medication concerns
    • Poor staff coordination and contradictory communication
    • Cleanliness issues reported by some (old/thinning sheets, not clean)
    • Incorrect diet/meal handling (inappropriate meals for conditions such as gout)
    • Weekend staffing shortages
    • Lack of activities reported by some
    • Serious abuse allegations (beating/unsafe environment)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across these summaries is mixed and polarized: a substantial number of reviews praise the caregiving staff, specific clinical personnel, meals, activities and a home-like environment, while other reviews raise serious concerns about management, safety, medication handling, cleanliness and staffing. Many reviewers emphasize compassionate, professional day-to-day caregiving; however, multiple separate reports point to administrative and systemic issues that undermine trust and put patients at risk according to those reviewers.

    Care quality: Several reviewers explicitly describe caring, courteous and attentive caregivers and clinicians, noting detailed care, improved patient strength, around-the-clock availability, and excellent doctors and nurses. A named clinician (nurse Shelby Bailey) received explicit praise. At the same time, a number of summaries recount delayed care (including delays in bathroom assistance), medication mismanagement or denial, and discharge-related medication concerns. There are also at least one report describing an inappropriate meal for a resident with gout. These conflicting reports indicate variability in the clinical experience: for some families care is thorough and supportive, while for others critical aspects of care delivery and medication management are inconsistent or problematic.

    Staff and workplace environment: A recurring theme is that frontline staff are often described as kind, respectful and responsive, creating a welcoming environment for some families. Contrastingly, several reviews allege severe problems with leadership and workplace culture: unprofessional administrators, harassment and discrimination, a hostile work environment, and unresponsiveness from HR and owners when concerns are raised. These staff/leadership discrepancies suggest that positive interactions with caregivers can coexist with deeper organizational or managerial dysfunctions that may affect staff morale and ultimately patient care.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Some reviewers describe the facility as clean and home-like, and note seasonal or social events that contribute to a more personal atmosphere. Others counter this with complaints about lack of cleanliness, old or thinning sheets, and general maintenance concerns. This split suggests inconsistency in environmental standards or uneven implementation of housekeeping across shifts or units.

    Dining and activities: Several reviewers compliment the meals as very good and mention engaging activities such as exercise classes, bingo and seasonal parties, which contributed to a home-like feel. Conversely, other summaries report incorrect diet handling and an insufficient activities program for some residents. The mixed feedback indicates that dining and programming quality may depend on timing, staffing, or specific units.

    Management, responsiveness and safety: A significant and concerning cluster of reviews centers on management responsiveness and safety. Multiple reviewers report that leadership declined care requests or did not adequately address problems; some say HR and the owner were unresponsive. There are serious, isolated allegations of abuse and beating and statements that patients were unsafe—claims that, if accurate, require immediate investigation. These severe allegations, together with reports of policy violations and patients being at risk, point to the need for external review or escalation by families and regulators.

    Patterns and notable points: The most frequent positive themes relate to individual caregivers and moments of good clinical attention, while the most serious negatives relate to systemic leadership and safety failures. There is also mention of weekend staffing needs specifically, suggesting coverage gaps at particular times. One reviewer recommended 'Heritage' by name, which may indicate either a cross-reference or a naming inconsistency in the reviews. Several summaries also note observed improvements over time, implying that some issues are being addressed in certain cases.

    Conclusions and implications: The aggregated reviews portray a facility with strong individual caregivers and positive experiences for many residents, but with recurring and serious concerns about management, medication handling, cleanliness and safety for others. The variation across reviews suggests inconsistent standards or uneven performance across shifts, units or leadership periods. For prospective residents and families, these reviews imply the importance of asking targeted questions about medication protocols, weekend staffing, how complaints are handled (HR/ownership responsiveness), recent safety incidents and housekeeping standards. For facility leadership and regulators, the recurring themes—especially allegations of abuse, unresponsiveness to complaints, and medication/discharge problems—warrant investigation and corrective action to ensure consistent, safe care for all residents.

    Location

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    About PruittHealth - Washington

    PruittHealth - Washington sits about 22.5 miles outside Thomson, Georgia, in Wilkes County, and serves as a medium-sized, 47-bed skilled nursing facility that provides a range of care levels, including assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, respite, and hospice care, with round-the-clock medical supervision by physicians and experienced nursing staff. Residents can choose studio or semi-private companion rooms, and the layout supports safety, comfort, and the latest technologies, which means people with complex health conditions can get specialized care options, help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, and taking medicine, and extra services like wound care, disease management, and pharmacy and infusion support. The facility offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy along with medical supply services and a Skilled Nursing Payment Portal, and it's run as part of the larger PruittHealth network, which brings in extra resources and programs such as Home First and the PruittCares Foundation. PruittHealth - Washington focuses on personalized care plans that change according to each resident's needs, including help for elderly and chronically ill people as well as those needing short-term rehab, all in a community with regular social activities, spacious common areas, and a commitment to sharing information with families. With a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and being the second highest-rated community in its city, PruittHealth - Washington is known for its focus on clinical excellence, quality healthcare, and a family-centered approach, aiming to make life safer and more comfortable for each resident, and maintains a presence on Facebook and Meta platforms for those interested in online updates.

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