Pruitthealth- Aiken
Aiken, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425145) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,069
Phone: (803) 649-6264 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth-Aiken has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
PruittHealth-Aiken reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
PruittHealth-Aiken has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
PruittHealth-Aiken is a for-profit nursing home located in Aiken, South Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 6, 1982. The facility is certified for 176 beds and reports an average daily census of 160.1 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns PruittHealth-Aiken an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. This overall score is based on a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.33 per resident per day, including 0.52 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00, and 0 payment denials.
This facility is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for this location.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
PruittHealth-Aiken has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.8% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,069.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 176 beds and has an average daily census of 160.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
PruittHealth-Aiken is a for-profit corporation and is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 6, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 8036496264 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8036496264 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425145?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.