Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-28 · Fire 2026-01-28
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Walterboro, SC
PruittHealth- Walterboro
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $12,263 in total fines with 1 recent health deficiencies
401 Witsell Street, Walterboro, SC
(843) 549-5546
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
132
Certified beds
Average residents
124
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pruitthealth
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1981-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
95 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.45
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.01 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.10
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.22 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.25
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.15
RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.49
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.34
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.40 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.48
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.45
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.29
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
31%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
6,652
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
32.14
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9869
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.52
Baseline 19.76% · Performance 18.87% · Measure score 5.52 · Achievement 5.52 · Improvement 2.74
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.33% · Performance 8.03% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.34
Baseline 50.55% · Performance 33.70% · Measure score 7.34 · Achievement 7.34 · Improvement 6.06
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.58 hours · Performance 2.97 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.55% |
10.72%
2.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 85 · Observed rate 21.18% · Lower 95% interval 9.1% |
| Discharge to community | 53.83% |
50.57%
3.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 44.74% · Lower 95% interval 41.96% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.06 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 34 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 34 |
| Discharge self-care score | 52.17% |
53.69%
1.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 23 |
| Discharge mobility score | 34.78% |
50.94%
16.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 23 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.94% |
2.29%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 34 · Adjusted rate 2.95% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.03% |
7.12%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 48 · Observed rate 10.42% · Lower 95% interval 4.2% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 121 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 52.17% |
56.45%
4.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 23 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 23 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.0
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.3 |
1.9
1.4 pts worse
|
1.8
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.3 · Observed 3.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
90.5%
9.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.1% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.8% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
3.0%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
2.9%
2.9 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.1% |
6.2%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.0% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 9.2% · 4Q avg 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.1% |
20.4%
6.3 pts better
|
19.6%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.0% · Q2 14.9% · Q3 13.1% · Q4 15.3% · 4Q avg 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.8% |
16.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 21.5% · Q3 16.9% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 18.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.3% |
14.9%
2.6 pts better
|
16.3%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.3% · Q2 15.9% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.6% |
12.4%
5.8 pts better
|
14.9%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 10.9% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.6% |
17.2%
1.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.6% · Q2 13.0% · Q3 20.6% · Q4 21.5% · 4Q avg 18.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.7% |
5.8%
1.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 10.9% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 7.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
79.8%
17.9 pts better
|
81.7%
16 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.9% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 98.9% · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.8% |
14.1%
4.3 pts better
|
12.0%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.8% · Observed 11.1% · Expected 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.1% |
78.0%
17.1 pts better
|
79.7%
15.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.8% |
24.7%
2.9 pts better
|
23.9%
2.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.8% · Observed 25.9% · Expected 28.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-12-18 · Fire 2024-12-18
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-30 · Fire 2023-03-30
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-28
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 2026-02-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
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 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-07
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 2024-03-08
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-03-30
F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-04-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-04-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
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 2023-04-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
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 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
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 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-04-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$3,909
2023-03-30
Fine
Fine · fine $3,909
Fine
$8,354
2023-03-30
Fine
Fine · fine $8,354
Fine
Ownership
United Health Services Of South Carolina Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Broderick, Ashlyn
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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
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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