PruittHealth- Walterboro

Nursing Home · Walterboro, SC

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number425053

Contact & location

401 Witsell Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
Colleton County
Phone
(843) 549-5546
ZIP code
29488 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
132
Residents per day
120.9 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Pruitthealth - Walterboro, LLC
Chain
Pruitthealth (95 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1981
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.59 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.56 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.86 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.76 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
29.4 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
45.5 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 28, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2024-12-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-18 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-18 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-18 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-12-18 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-18
2024-10-03 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-02-07 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2023-03-30 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pruitt, Neil (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Pruitt, Neil (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pruitt, Neil (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Broderick, Ashlyn (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of PruittHealth- Walterboro?

PruittHealth- Walterboro has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in South Carolina.

How many beds does PruittHealth- Walterboro have?

It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 121 residents per day.

Has PruittHealth- Walterboro been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns PruittHealth- Walterboro?

It is part of Pruitthealth and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of PruittHealth- Walterboro?

(843) 549-5546. The facility is located at 401 Witsell Street, Walterboro, SC 29488.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.