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Pruitthealth- Columbia
2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
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- Columbia, in Columbia, South Carolina, is certified for 144 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Pruitthealth chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 10, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $49K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 49.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Richland Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 15 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.9 | 11.7 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.5% | 49.5% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $48,523 | $14,664 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 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: 18 Jul 2025, 1 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×4 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jul 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | 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 | 28 May 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | Fine | $11,895 | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Fine | $36,628 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.5%, RNs 16.7%; 2 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 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 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 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.9% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.3% | 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-Columbia Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Richland County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare - Parklane | Columbia | 106 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9.4 | — | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Wildewood Downs | Columbia | 32 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 28.1 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Pruitthealth- Blythewood | Columbia | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
| White Oak Manor - Columbia | Columbia | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | $9K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Columbia | 80 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio | Columbia | 308 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1.9 | $60K | 18 Apr 2025 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stoneabuse icon | Columbia | 252 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 9.5 | $239K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Columbia | Columbia | 179 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 8.4 | — | 19 Jun 2025 |
All 14 facilities in Richland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth- Columbia been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth- Columbia been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $49K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth- Columbia compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth- Columbia?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth- Columbia last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jul 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.