Pruitthealth- Bamberg

Name: Pruitthealth- Bamberg
Address: 439 North Street, Bamberg, SC, 29003, US
Telephone: 8032457525

439 North Street, Bamberg, SC 29003 · Bamberg County · 88 certified beds · avg 83 residents/day · certified since Mar 15, 1976

Part of chain: PRUITTHEALTH (95 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$34,606

Fines, last 3 years

3.67

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Aug 29, 2023 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.

Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Feb 22, 2023 (Past Non-Compliance)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Sep 21, 2023 · F-0602 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds.

Why it matters: Residents can lose money, jewelry, or cherished possessions to theft or misuse.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (17)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 29, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman.
May 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the social services residents need — such as counseling, help with adjustment, or connecting to outside resources — to achieve the best possible quality of life.
May 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems.
Aug 25, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
May 8, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 8, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
May 8, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
May 8, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
May 8, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 8, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jan 26, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Jan 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Sep 21, 2023	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint
Sep 21, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · from a complaint
Aug 29, 2023	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 5).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	3	2	J ▲
2024	2	0	E
2025	7	0	F
2026	5	0	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

4 fines totaling $34,606.

Date	Type	Amount / length
May 8, 2025	Fine	$5,947
May 8, 2025	Fine	$5,948
Sep 21, 2023	Fine	$8,190
Aug 29, 2023	Fine	$14,521

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	South Carolina avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.67	4.08	3.95	bottom 39% in South Carolina; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.36	0.67	0.69	bottom 17% in South Carolina; bottom 17% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.81	3.55	3.50	bottom 13% in South Carolina; bottom 21% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.18	0.41	0.48	bottom 14% in South Carolina; bottom 10% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	37.7	45.9	45.8	top 26% in South Carolina; top 30% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.0	42.1	42.9	top 19% in South Carolina; top 20% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.24, RN 0.32, weekend 2.48. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2008
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2008
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2008
Pruitthealth INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2008
Robinson, Gwendolyn	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	06/21/2021

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Who provides social services here, and how would they support my family member's emotional and social needs?"
"How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
The Oaks Post Acute	13.0 mi	Orangeburg, SC	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Carlyle Senior Care of Blackville	14.4 mi	Blackville, SC	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Edisto Post Acute	15.1 mi	Orangeburg, SC	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Jolley Acres Healthcare Center	15.3 mi	Orangeburg, SC	★★★★☆	4/5
Pruitthealth- Orangeburg	16.2 mi	Orangeburg, SC	★★★☆☆	3/5
Pruitthealth- Barnwell	19.7 mi	Barnwell, SC	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 425104.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Pruitthealth- Bamberg

439 North Street, Bamberg, SC 29003 · 8032457525

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $34,606

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Aug 29, 2023 (F-0600, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
▲ Sep 21, 2023 (F-0602, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Who provides social services here, and how would they support my family member's emotional and social needs?"
☐ "How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 425104 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)