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HomeSouth CarolinaPruittHealth- Columbia

PruittHealth- Columbia

2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 292049643416758
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
185
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $101,973

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 185 certified beds with an average of 136.5 residents per day (74% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jul 18, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $101,973 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.93 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 51.9% (high)

• Part of the Pruitthealth chain (95 facilities)

PruittHealth- Columbia is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina with 185 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored below average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
185
Avg Residents/Day
136.5
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
186.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

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
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
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
F0602Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 19, 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
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
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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
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
F0578Immediate Jeopardy

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: Jun 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jun 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 30, 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
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
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Apr 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$101,973
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 1, 2024
$36,628
FineJun 30, 2023
$65,345

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

Nurse Aide1.58 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.93 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.32 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.9%
RN Turnover
15.4%
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 (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization99%Oct 28, 2004
J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 2, 2006
LISA P HAMBY TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 2, 2006
NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 2, 2006
UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 2, 2006
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 28, 2004
PRUITT, NEILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 28, 2004
PRUITT, NEILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 28, 2004
PRUITT, NEILCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 28, 2004
LEE, PATRICIAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 18, 2013

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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 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has PruittHealth- Columbia had any health inspection violations?▾
PruittHealth- Columbia had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 18, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $101,973 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at PruittHealth- Columbia?▾
PruittHealth- Columbia provides 2.93 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 1.58 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.9%.
How many beds does PruittHealth- Columbia have?▾
PruittHealth- Columbia has 185 certified beds with an average of 136.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pruitthealth chain.
Are there other nursing homes near PruittHealth- Columbia?▾
Yes, there are 11 other nursing homes in Columbia, South Carolina with an average rating of 2.4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Columbia nursing homes page.

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