Pruitthealth- Blythewood
Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425400) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 419-9863 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth-Blythewood has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of about 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
PruittHealth-Blythewood reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%.
PruittHealth-Blythewood has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
PruittHealth-Blythewood is a for-profit nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 3, 2010. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 113.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, PruittHealth-Blythewood holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars — notably lower than its other component scores.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.36 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.64 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the low staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status indicated in the available CMS data for this listing.
PruittHealth-Blythewood is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — below this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on 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-Blythewood has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.36 hours per resident per day, with 0.64 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 53.5%, and the CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total penalties, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 113.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and 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?
It has been certified since November 3, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types beyond Medicare and Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 8034199863 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 8034199863 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425400?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.