nursing home in Aiken, SC
Pruitthealth- Aiken
830 Laurens Street North, Aiken, SC 29801 · (803) 649-6264
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pruitthealth- Aiken at a glance
Pruitthealth- Aiken is a 176-bed for-profit nursing home in Aiken, South Carolina (Aiken County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 19, 2025) found 5 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $14,069.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.8% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 176
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- April 6, 1982
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Aiken County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425145
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.33 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.52 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.95 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.54 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Average |
| 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) | 5 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 113.8 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $14,069 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 176 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 160 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91% | 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) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.8% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 22.6% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 27.7% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.2% | 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) | 18.5% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.1% | 16.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65.5% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 78.6% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
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) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 75% | 78% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 Standard | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected January 30, 2026 |
| December 19, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| December 19, 2025 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 30, 2026 |
| December 19, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| December 19, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| December 23, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2025 |
| December 2, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 28, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 12, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| August 12, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 23, 2022 |
| August 12, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 23, 2022 |
| August 12, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 23, 2022 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $14,069 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOANG, DUSTIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/13/2025 |
| J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2003 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2003 |
| MCCULLOUGH, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2025 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2003 |
| PRUITTHEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2007 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2003 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2003 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/28/2007 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| PRUITT, NANCY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| SMALL, PHILIP Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| HOANG, DUSTIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2021 |
| MCCULLOUGH, THOMAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth- Aiken's rating?
Pruitthealth- Aiken has 1 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- Aiken receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pruitthealth- Aiken 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- Aiken?
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- Aiken and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth- Aiken is at 830 Laurens Street North, Aiken, SC 29801. Phone: (803) 649-6264.
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.