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Pruitthealth- Aiken
830 Laurens Street North, Aiken, SC 29801
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pruitthealth- Aiken is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Aiken, South Carolina, certified for 176 beds and caring for about 160 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 9.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 33.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Aiken Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 17 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.1 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.8% | 44.3% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,069 | $0 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 187 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Dec 2025, 12 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×11 E ×2 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0808 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.8%, RNs 45.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.6% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.7% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.8% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pruitthealth - Aiken, Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Health Services of South Carolina Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| United Health Services Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| Pruitthealth Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Aiken County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta | North Augusta | 192 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 5.2 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center | Aiken | 125 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13.6 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Pruitthealth- North Augusta | North Augusta | 132 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 13.6 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Anchor Post Acute | Aiken | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 16.7 | $9K | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Carlyle Senior Care of Aikenabuse icon | Aiken | 86 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12.8 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Aiken County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth- Aiken been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth- Aiken been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth- Aiken compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth- Aiken?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include United Health Services of South Carolina Inc and United Health Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth- Aiken last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.