Pruitthealth- Barnwell
Barnwell, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425097) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 259-5547 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth-Barnwell has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Pruitthealth-Barnwell reports total nurse staffing of 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing turnover rate of 27.3%, and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Pruitthealth-Barnwell has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials, according to CMS data. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pruitthealth-Barnwell is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Barnwell, South Carolina, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 44 beds and reports an average daily census of 41.9 residents, indicating it typically operates near full capacity. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pruitthealth-Barnwell holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.84, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems placed under increased inspection.
Pruitthealth-Barnwell is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this individual location's 5-star rating. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth-Barnwell has an overall rating of 5 stars, above South Carolina's 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 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 27.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pruitthealth-Barnwell is certified for 44 beds with an average daily census of 41.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by 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 was first approved for certification on June 13, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8032595547 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8032595547 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425097?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.