Pruitthealth- Barnwell
31 Wren Street, Barnwell, SC 29812 · Barnwell County · 44 certified beds · avg 42 residents/day · certified since Jun 13, 1973
Part of chain: PRUITTHEALTH (95 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
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.
All citations in the current public record (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 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. |
| Aug 25, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
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)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
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) | 4.18 | 4.08 | 3.95 | top 36% in South Carolina; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.71 | 0.67 | 0.69 | top 28% in South Carolina; top 35% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.47 | 3.55 | 3.50 | top 45% in South Carolina; top 43% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.27 | 0.41 | 0.48 | bottom 36% in South Carolina; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 27.3 | 45.9 | 45.8 | top 5% in South Carolina; top 10% 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 3.84, RN 0.66, weekend 3.19. Staffing rating: 4/5.
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pruitt, Neil | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| 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 |
| United Health Services of South Carolina INC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2010 |
| J Paige Pruitt Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2020 |
| Jamison, Mary | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2016 |
| Jamison, Mary | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| 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 |
| Pruitt, Nancy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| Pruitt, Neil | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2010 |
| Pruitthealth Consulting Services INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
| Small, Philip | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "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 | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Senior Care of Blackville | 10.5 mi | Blackville, SC | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Carlyle Senior Care of Williston | 11.0 mi | Williston, SC | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Pruitthealth- Bamberg | 19.7 mi | Bamberg, SC | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 425097.