Pruitthealth- Columbia
Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425013) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $48,523
Phone: (964) 341-6758 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth-Columbia has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
PruittHealth-Columbia reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including about 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
PruittHealth-Columbia has 2 federal fines on record totaling $48,523.00, with no payment denials reported. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
PruittHealth-Columbia is a for-profit nursing home in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, certified for 144 beds with an average of 133.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967 and is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, PruittHealth-Columbia holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, the quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.50689 per resident per day, including 0.60489 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $48,523.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided and does not include cost, availability, or service details not captured in CMS's dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
PruittHealth-Columbia has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 49.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $48,523.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
PruittHealth-Columbia is certified for 144 beds and has an average of 133.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (1 star), a health inspection rating (1 star), a quality measure rating (3 stars), and a staffing rating (4 stars), which together form the overall composite score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9643416758 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9643416758 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425013?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.