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HomeSouth CarolinaPruittHealth- Columbia

PruittHealth- Columbia

2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 292049643416758WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(82 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
144
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $48,523

How PruittHealth- Columbia Compares in South Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
SC average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
SC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
SC average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.51 hrs/day
SC average
3.83 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.60 hrs/day
SC average
0.63 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
49.5%
SC average
45.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Carolina average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the South Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.83.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
South Carolina median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Carolina median
Richland County 65+
55,763
13.4% of county
County Population
416,161
Richland County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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PruittHealth- Columbia is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina with 144 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
144
Avg Residents/Day
133.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Richland
Last Inspection
Jul 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
87.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jan 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0850Potential for Harm

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jul 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jul 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Apr 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$48,523
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 18, 2025
$11,895
FineAug 1, 2024
$36,628

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.51 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.06 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.5%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEE, PATRICIAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 18, 2013
PRUITT, NEILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 28, 2004
PRUITT, NEILCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 28, 2004
PRUITT, NEILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 28, 2004

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for PruittHealth- Columbia and nearby alternatives.

All South Carolina facilities
PruittHealth- Columbia
Columbia, SCCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $48,523
Forest Acres Post Acute
Columbia, SC1,056 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $82,018
Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center
Columbia, SC4,224 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $51,803
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone
Columbia, SC1.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $244,929
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio
Columbia, SC1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $59,779
White Oak Manor - Columbia
Columbia, SC1.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,788
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
West Columbia, SC3.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
PruittHealth- Columbia
Columbia, SC · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$48,523
Forest Acres Post Acute
Columbia, SC
1,056 ft1/52/51/5$82,018
Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center
Columbia, SC
4,224 ft2/52/51/5$51,803
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone
Columbia, SC
1.2 mi2/51/54/5$244,929
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio
Columbia, SC
1.2 mi2/51/55/5$59,779
White Oak Manor - Columbia
Columbia, SC
1.4 mi4/53/54/5$8,788
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
West Columbia, SC
3.5 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for PruittHealth- Columbia?▾
PruittHealth- Columbia has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does PruittHealth- Columbia cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Carolina is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). PruittHealth- Columbia participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has PruittHealth- Columbia had any health inspection violations?▾
PruittHealth- Columbia had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $48,523.
What are the staffing levels at PruittHealth- Columbia?▾
PruittHealth- Columbia provides 3.51 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 0.73 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.5%.
How many beds does PruittHealth- Columbia have?▾
PruittHealth- Columbia has 144 certified beds with an average of 133.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pruitthealth chain.
Are there other nursing homes near PruittHealth- Columbia?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Carolina, including 5 in Columbia. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about PruittHealth- Columbia?▾
On Google Maps, PruittHealth- Columbia has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 82 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

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