Pruitthealth- Aiken

830 Laurens Street North · Aiken, SC · 29801 · 8036496264

176 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pruitthealth

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 38
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 71
Trend 10% 27
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.703.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.510.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.89≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $21,645

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 19, 2025

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025

    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.

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · C December 19, 2025

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 2, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected October 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024

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

    Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected August 20, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022

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

    Corrected September 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 12, 2022

    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.

    Corrected September 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 12, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 23, 2022 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 19, 2025Fine$21,645

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425145 · certified since April 6, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.