Pruitthealth- Bamberg
439 North Street · Bamberg, SC · 29003 · 8032457525
88 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Pruitthealth
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $22,711 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 25, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 25, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2021
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.
Corrected November 25, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 25, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 25, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2021
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 25, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 21, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
| August 29, 2023 | Fine | $14,521 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425104 · certified since March 15, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.