B

PruittHealth- Blythewood

1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
Score: 72 / 100

Pruitthealth- Blythewood earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 72/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Columbia facility ranks in the 70th percentile among South Carolina nursing homes.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Pruitthealth- Blythewood, with 3.38 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 inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Pruitthealth- Blythewood. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ 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 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.06 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.69 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Sep 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
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.
    Sep 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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.
    Oct 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Oct 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Oct 3, 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 7.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.5% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2