D

PruittHealth- Walterboro

401 Witsell Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
Score: 48 / 100

Pruitthealth- Walterboro faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 43th percentile among South Carolina nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Pruitthealth- Walterboro, with 3.25 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Pruitthealth- Walterboro, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.10 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.49 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Jan 27, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 20 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Dec 17, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Dec 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 10.1% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,263

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
132
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 27, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1