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Pruitthealth- Bamberg
439 North Street, Bamberg, SC 29003
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- Bamberg, in Bamberg, South Carolina, is certified for 88 beds under for-profit, individual ownership and belongs to the Pruitthealth chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $35K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bamberg Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 17 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.3 | 19.3 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.7% | 37.7% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $34,606 | $34,606 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 29 May 2026, 8 May 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×10 E ×3 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | Fine | $5,948 | |
| 8 May 2025 | Fine | $5,947 | |
| 21 Sep 2023 | Fine | $8,190 | |
| 29 Aug 2023 | Fine | $14,521 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.7%, RNs 25.0%; 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 | 11.1% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.9% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.9% | 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, individual. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2008 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth- Bamberg been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth- Bamberg been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $35K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth- Bamberg compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth- Bamberg?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pruitthealth Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth- Bamberg last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 2026.
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.