nursing home in Barnwell, SC
Pruitthealth- Barnwell
31 Wren Street, Barnwell, SC 29812 · (803) 259-5547
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pruitthealth- Barnwell at a glance
Pruitthealth- Barnwell is a 44-bed for-profit nursing home in Barnwell, South Carolina (Barnwell County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 23, 2026) found 0 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 27.3% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 44
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- June 13, 1973
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Barnwell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425097
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.84 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.66 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.18 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.19 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 1 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 44 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 42 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.2% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.9% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 0.8% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 1.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.3% | 21% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15% | 16.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 9, 2026 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMISON, MARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| PRUITTHEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
| SMALL, PHILIP Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| PRUITT, NANCY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2010 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2010 |
| J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC. Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2010 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2010 |
| JAMISON, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth- Barnwell's rating?
Pruitthealth- Barnwell has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Carolina nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Pruitthealth- Barnwell receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pruitthealth- Barnwell accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Pruitthealth- Barnwell?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Pruitthealth. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pruitthealth- Barnwell and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth- Barnwell is at 31 Wren Street, Barnwell, SC 29812. Phone: (803) 259-5547.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.