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Pruitthealth- Estill
252 Liberty Street South, Estill, SC 29918
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- Estill, in Estill, South Carolina, is certified for 88 beds under for-profit, limited liability company 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 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 22, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hampton Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.4 | 28.4 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 39.1% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $7,745 | $7,745 | $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 Apr 2025, 20 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×4 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 Apr 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 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 | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | Fine | $7,745 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.1%, RNs 44.4%; 1 administrator 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 | 9.4% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.8% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.4% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pruitthealth - Estill, 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 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo J Paige Pruitt | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo Lisa P Hamby | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| Pruitt Properties Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| United Health Services Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| United Health Services of Georgia, Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| Estill Healthcare Properties Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2010 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo J Paige Pruitt | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo Lisa P Hamby | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| 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.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth- Estill been cited for?
25 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- Estill been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth- Estill 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- Estill?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include United Health Services of South Carolina Inc, Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo J Paige Pruitt and Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo Lisa P Hamby. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth- Estill last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Apr 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.