Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
Scout 69Athens, GA · 104 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Athens.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
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High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop, GA 30621 · Oconee County
High Shoals Health offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (85 of 100 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Bishop's top-rated skilled nursing communities
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Bishop, GA, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ethica Health network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.10 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.10 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Bishop for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Part of a chain
- Ethica Health
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 115279
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,120–$10,050/mo (median $8,850) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Athens prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.10
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.45
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 2
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-03-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023-11-16Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2023-11-16Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
2023-11-16Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2023-11-16Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop, GA
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
How much does High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation cost?
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bishop, GA area typically runs $8,120–$10,050 per month (median $8,850, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.10 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation?
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 85% full (85 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation offer?
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation in Bishop, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Athens.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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