Pruitthealth - Pickens
Six Mile, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425306) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,271
Phone: (864) 868-2307 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth - Pickens in Six Mile, SC holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
PruittHealth - Pickens reports total nurse staffing of 2.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
PruittHealth - Pickens has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,271.00, and no payment denials. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
PruittHealth - Pickens is a 44-bed skilled nursing facility in Six Mile, South Carolina, operating under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 11, 1991, and currently serves an average of 39.7 residents daily.
According to CMS Care Compare, PruittHealth - Pickens holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.98, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.83. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,271.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
PruittHealth - Pickens is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
PruittHealth - Pickens has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.98 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.83 per resident per day; nursing turnover is 47.1%, and the CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,271.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
PruittHealth - Pickens has 44 certified beds and an average of 39.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 11, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; PruittHealth - Pickens scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (864) 868-2307 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (864) 868-2307 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425306?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.