nursing home in Estill, SC
Pruitthealth- Estill
252 Liberty Street South, Estill, SC 29918 · (803) 625-3852
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pruitthealth- Estill at a glance
Pruitthealth- Estill is a 88-bed for-profit nursing home in Estill, South Carolina (Hampton County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 25, 2026) found 2 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $7,745.
Nursing staff turnover is 39.1% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 88
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Pruitthealth
- Medicare-certified since
- September 27, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hampton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425315
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.17 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.42 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.05 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.53 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 39.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 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) | $7,745 | $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 | 88 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 76 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 86.7% | 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) | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 25.4% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.4% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5.8% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.3% | 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) | 10.8% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 7.7% | 16.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 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) | 97.8% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.5% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2026 |
| June 25, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2026 |
| April 29, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 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 November 6, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 6, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 6, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 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 November 30, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0675 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 6, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 6, 2023 |
| September 20, 2023 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 20, 2023 |
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 $7,745 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2023 | Fine | $7,745 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS, BRYAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| ESTILL HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2010 |
| J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| 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 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO J PAIGE PRUITT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| PRUITTHEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
| SMETKA, VLASTIMIL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2026 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| 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 J PAIGE PRUITT Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBY Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| PRUITT PROPERTIES INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, 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 |
| DAVIS, BRYAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2025 |
| PRUITT, NEIL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| SMETKA, VLASTIMIL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/25/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pruitthealth- Estill's rating?
Pruitthealth- Estill has 4 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- Estill receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pruitthealth- Estill 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- Estill?
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- Estill and how do I contact it?
Pruitthealth- Estill is at 252 Liberty Street South, Estill, SC 29918. Phone: (803) 625-3852.
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.