ElderGrade
B

72.5/100

Above average

Pruitthealth- Blythewood

1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229

CMS 4/5 stars #6 of 14 in Richland County (803) 419-9863
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.64 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 20% against weekdays

Staff stability

7/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 54% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.36 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.64 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.69 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 53.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 19, 2025 (11 months ago).

F Sep 19, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 4, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 4, 2024 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 4, 2024 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 4, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 4, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2024 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PRUITTHEALTH, which operates 99 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
HODGES, BRIGHAM Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
PRUITTHEALTH INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PRUITT, NEIL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Pruitthealth- Blythewood

What is the ElderGrade for Pruitthealth- Blythewood? +

Pruitthealth- Blythewood holds an ElderGrade of B (72.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Pruitthealth- Blythewood? +

Residents receive an average of 3.36 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Pruitthealth- Blythewood been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 14 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Pruitthealth- Blythewood accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Pruitthealth- Blythewood is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.