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Pruitthealth- North Augusta

1200 Talisman Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841

CCN 425296 · For-profit, corporation · 132 certified beds · chain Pruitthealth

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

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.

Certified for 132 beds, Pruitthealth- North Augusta serves North Augusta in Aiken County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.

CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the South Carolina median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.

Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 9, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.6.

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.

Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.8%.

18health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
3.7nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
88%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)117 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityAiken Co. medianSouth Carolina medianUS average
Overall star rating3333.0
Health citations, 3 cycles18171128.7
Citations per 100 beds13.613.612.626.8
Total nurse hours per resident day3.73.73.63.9
RN hours per resident day0.60.50.50.7
Nursing staff turnover36.8%44.3%45.3%45.8%
Fines listed$0$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

Cycle 1 (latest)3
Cycle 29
Cycle 36

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Apr 2025, 27 Jul 2023.

Severity mix: D ×15 E ×2 F ×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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
12 Feb 2026F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation2 Mar 2026
3 Dec 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2026
23 Apr 2025F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey23 May 2025
23 Apr 2024F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint investigation20 May 2024
29 Feb 2024F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EComplaint investigation30 Mar 2024
2 Nov 2023F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint investigation1 Dec 2023
27 Jul 2023F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
27 Jul 2023F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
12 Nov 2021F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard survey11 Dec 2021
12 Nov 2021F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey11 Dec 2021
12 Nov 2021F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey11 Dec 2021

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.

Staffing

Total nursing3.74 h
Nurse aides2.15 h
LPN1.02 h
RN0.56 h
Weekend total3.01 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.8%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilitySouth Carolina medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay7.1%10.7%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.3%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.2%0.9%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay3.3%2.9%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay3.7%1.1%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay4.1%11.0%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.8%4.9%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay14.2%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 - North Augusta, Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
United Health Services of South Carolina IncDirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE11/27/2013
North Augusta Healthcare Properties, IncIndirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE04/07/2008
United Health Services IncIndirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE11/27/2013
North Augusta Healthcare Properties, IncAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/07/2008
Pruitthealth Consulting Services IncAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/26/2013

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

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Nhc Healthcare - North AugustaNorth Augusta192443105.2—5 Mar 2026
Aiken Rehabilitation and Care CenterAiken1253331713.6—23 Apr 2026
Anchor Post AcuteAiken1201212016.7$9K11 Sep 2025
Carlyle Senior Care of Aikenabuse iconAiken861141112.8—21 Apr 2026
Pruitthealth- AikenAiken176113169.1$14K19 Dec 2025

All 6 facilities in Aiken County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth- North Augusta been cited for?

18 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- North Augusta been fined?

CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.

How does staffing at Pruitthealth- North Augusta compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Pruitthealth- North Augusta?

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, North Augusta Healthcare Properties, Inc and United Health Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Pruitthealth- North Augusta last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 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.