PruittHealth- Blythewood

Nursing Home · Columbia, SC

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number425400

Contact & location

1075 Heather Green Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Richland County
Phone
(803) 419-9863
ZIP code
29229 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
113.7 (95% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
The Oaks of Blythewood, INC.
Chain
Pruitthealth (95 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
November 3, 2010
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
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
3.36 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.80 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.92 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.69 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
53.5 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
52.9 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-19 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 2025-10-19
2025-09-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-19
2024-10-04 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 2024-11-04
2024-10-04 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-10-04 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-10-04 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-10-04 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 2024-11-04
2024-04-16 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-16
2022-09-21 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-14
2022-09-21 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 2022-10-14
2022-09-21 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-14
2022-09-21 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-14
2022-09-21 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-14
2022-09-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-14

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
United Health Services INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Pruitt, Neil (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pruitthealth INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hodges, Brigham (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of PruittHealth- Blythewood?

PruittHealth- Blythewood has a 4-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- Blythewood have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.

Has PruittHealth- Blythewood been fined?

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

Who owns PruittHealth- Blythewood?

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- Blythewood?

(803) 419-9863. The facility is located at 1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229.

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