nursing home in Six Mile, SC
Pruitthealth - Pickens
163 Love & Care Road, Six Mile, SC 29682 · (864) 868-2307
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- 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 - Pickens at a glance
Pruitthealth - Pickens is a 44-bed for-profit nursing home in Six Mile, South Carolina (Pickens 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 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 26, 2026) found 0 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $4,271.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.1% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 44
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- April 11, 1991
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Pickens County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425306
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) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 2.98 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.83 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.60 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.52 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.5% | 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) | 9 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $4,271 | $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 | 44 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 40 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.2% | 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) | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.2% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.1% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 1.7% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 2.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.9% | 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) | 23.7% | 21% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17% | 16.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.4% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 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) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88.4% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| August 25, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 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 January 19, 2025 |
| November 5, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| November 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| November 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| November 5, 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 December 4, 2024 |
| November 5, 2024 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 December 4, 2024 |
| November 5, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 5, 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 December 4, 2024 |
| September 30, 2022 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 28, 2022 |
| September 30, 2022 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2022 |
| September 30, 2022 Standard | 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 October 28, 2022 |
| September 30, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2022 |
| September 30, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2023 |
| September 30, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2022 |
| September 30, 2022 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2022 |
| September 30, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 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 $4,271 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | Fine | $4,271 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMSTRONG, KAYLA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2026 |
| D'ANDRADE, KENESHA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/2025 |
| HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF PICKENS, INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2008 |
| JOSEPH, KIRPICH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 11/27/2013 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2008 |
| HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF PICKENS, INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2008 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| PRUITT, NANCY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2024 |
| SMALL, PHILIP Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2011 |
| ARMSTRONG, KAYLA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2020 |
| D'ANDRADE, KENESHA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/10/2024 |
| JOSEPH, KIRPICH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth - Pickens's rating?
Pruitthealth - Pickens 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 - Pickens 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 - Pickens 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 - Pickens?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Pruitthealth. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pruitthealth - Pickens and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth - Pickens is at 163 Love & Care Road, Six Mile, SC 29682. Phone: (864) 868-2307.
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.