Pruitthealth- Walterboro
401 Witsell Street · Walterboro, SC · 29488 · 8435495546
132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pruitthealth
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
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 January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · 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 November 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 30, 2023
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 30, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425053 · certified since January 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.