Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Bamberg, SC
PruittHealth- Bamberg
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $22,711 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies
439 North Street, Bamberg, SC
(803) 245-7525
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
88
Certified beds
Average residents
78
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pruitthealth
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-03-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.37
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.95
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.14
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.69
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
90.5%
9.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
90.6%
9.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.0%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.4% |
2.9%
2.5 pts better
|
11.4%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.3% |
6.2%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 32.3% |
20.4%
11.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.4% |
16.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.8% |
14.9%
2.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.4% |
12.4%
2 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.7%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.6% |
1.6%
4 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.2% |
17.2%
3 pts better
|
19.8%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.8% |
5.8%
1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.1% |
79.8%
7.3 pts better
|
81.7%
5.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.4% |
78.0%
7.4 pts better
|
79.7%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-26 · Fire 2024-01-26
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-28 · Fire 2021-10-28
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-03-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-03-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-25
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-20
G · Actual harm
2023-09-21
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-11-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-11-17
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-08-29
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2021-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2021-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-11-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,190
2023-09-21
Fine
Fine · fine $8,190
Fine
$14,521
2023-08-29
Fine
Fine · fine $14,521
Fine
Ownership
United Health Services Of South Carolina Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
J Paige Pruitt Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Lisa P Hamby Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Pruitt, Neil
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Director · Individual
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pruitthealth Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Robinson, Gwendolyn
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Uhs-Pruitt Holdings, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
United Health Services Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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