1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Pruitthealth Columbia runs 185 beds in Richland County, Columbia, South Carolina, operating under the PruittHealth brand. At 80.8% occupancy with 140 residents and an average stay of 140 days, the facility skews short-term: the profile classifies it as primarily a short-stay destination, and the care model bears that out.
Rehabilitation is the center of gravity here. The facility confirms physical, occupational, speech, aquatic, and fitness therapy, targeting recovery from post-surgical wounds, injuries, and stroke. Hospice and palliative care round out the clinical offering for residents who need end-of-life support rather than a return to independence. Long-term skilled nursing is available as well, though it is not the primary profile.
Total nursing time is 3 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and carries CMS certification for both government pathways. An active resident council meets regularly. The neighborhood is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 24, so families and visiting staff should plan on driving.
Pruitthealth Columbia is a large, rehabilitation-oriented nursing facility built around post-hospital recovery, with enough breadth in its therapy offerings and care types to handle complex clinical presentations, and enough size, at 185 beds, to maintain consistent availability.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 103rd out of 121 homes in South Carolina for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 37m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 43m per day | ▼ 28% State avg: 1h 0m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 10m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 5m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 22m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 73% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 22m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 25m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
37% fewer staff per resident than South Carolina average
6% better than South Carolina average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 12 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 25 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
25
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 92 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
92
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,858 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 92 | 0 | 92 | 27,242 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 8,541 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 5,385 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,330 | 82 | 89% | 9.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 928 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 649 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 552 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 538 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 493 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 480 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 469 | 60 | 65% | 4.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 457 | 59 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 422 | 62 | 67% | 5.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 282 | 57 | 62% | 4.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 204 | 58 | 63% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 104 | 12 | 13% | 7.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
203% higher than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: $34K
18% fewer fines than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 1, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 30, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.0
9% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 8.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.4
20% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 15.5
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.1%
31% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 13.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.7%
52% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 16.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.5%
20% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 17.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.7%
77% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.1%
82% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
71% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.3%
83% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.3%
40% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
11% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.6%
8% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
25% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 79.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
25% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
23% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
140Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for PruittHealth Columbia from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #42 / 125Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #62 / 125Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run South Carolina facilities typically land around 53–64% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
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89.1%
Facility
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SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#38 / 131 | +9% | - | +65% | - | $0
Facility
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SC AVG
$34.8k
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#1 / 123 | 5
Facility
5
SC AVG
13.7
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#14 / 122 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
SC AVG
3.4
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#3 / 122 | 1 | 21 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
SC AVG
32
Rank
#14 / 232 | Frances Case | $28.0M
Facility
$28.0M
SC AVG
$13.0M
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#2 / 125 | $23.0M
Facility
$23.0M
SC AVG
$5.4M
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#3 / 125 | 82.2%
Facility
82.2%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#41 / 125 | 425401 | ||||
| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC | Columbia (Williamsburg East) | 57
Facility
57
SC AVG
90
Rank
#229 / 309 |
28.1%
Facility
28.1%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#127 / 131 | -66% | 5.41
Facility
5.41
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#10 / 121 | +300% | +35% | $3.7k
Facility
$3.7k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#56 / 123 | 13
Facility
13
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#71 / 122 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#92 / 122 | - | 16 | A+ |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
32
Rank
#119 / 232 | Diana Chavis | $6.6M
Facility
$6.6M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#38 / 125 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#59 / 125 | 92.9%
Facility
92.9%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#101 / 125 | 425385 | ||||
| PruittHealth Columbia | NH AL | Columbia | 185
Facility
185
SC AVG
90
Rank
#6 / 309 |
80.8%
Facility
80.8%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#86 / 131 | -2% | 3.17
Facility
3.17
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#103 / 121 | -20% | -21% | $102.0k
Facility
$102.0k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#121 / 123 | 26
Facility
26
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#112 / 122 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#75 / 122 | 2 | 136 | - |
24
Facility
24
SC AVG
32
Rank
#147 / 232 | United Health Services Of South Carolina Inc | $12.6M
Facility
$12.6M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#52 / 125 | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#42 / 125 | 62.3%
Facility
62.3%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#62 / 125 | 425013 | ||||
| The Oaks of Orangeburg | NH AL HC IL | Orangeburg (Felder) | 122
Facility
122
SC AVG
90
Rank
#61 / 309 |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#95 / 131 | -6% | 2.98
Facility
2.98
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#114 / 121 | -59% | -25% | $111.7k
Facility
$111.7k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#122 / 123 | 23
Facility
23
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#107 / 122 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#97 / 122 | 1 | 115 | A+ |
0
Facility
0
SC AVG
32
Rank
#229 / 232 | Joseph Fowler | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#67 / 125 | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#51 / 125 | 66.3%
Facility
66.3%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#35 / 125 | 425131 | ||||
| The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews | NH AL IL MC | Columbia (Seven Oaks) | 108
Facility
108
SC AVG
90
Rank
#98 / 309 |
28.7%
Facility
28.7%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#126 / 131 | -65% | 4.07
Facility
4.07
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#42 / 121 | +36% | +2% | $41.0k
Facility
$41.0k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#113 / 123 | 41
Facility
41
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#121 / 122 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#120 / 122 | 4 | 31 | A+ |
14
Facility
14
SC AVG
32
Rank
#178 / 232 | - | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#103 / 125 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#102 / 125 | 58.5%
Facility
58.5%
SC AVG
44%
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#48 / 125 | 425129 |
PruittHealth Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
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PruittHealth Columbia has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
PruittHealth Columbia's occupancy is 80.8%.
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(803) 254-5960 will put you in contact with the team at PruittHealth Columbia.
Yes — PruittHealth Columbia is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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