Pruitthealth- Walterboro
Walterboro, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425053) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 549-5546 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth- Walterboro has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
PruittHealth- Walterboro reports about 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
PruittHealth- Walterboro has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
PruittHealth- Walterboro is a for-profit nursing home in Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1981. The facility is licensed for 132 beds and has an average daily census of 120.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, PruittHealth- Walterboro holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and its quality measure rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.59 hours per resident per day, including about 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record — that is, no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
PruittHealth- Walterboro is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
PruittHealth- Walterboro has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, PruittHealth- Walterboro is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports about 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.56 RN hours per resident, with 29.4% nursing staff turnover; its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
PruittHealth- Walterboro is certified for 132 beds and has an average daily population of 120.9 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?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; PruittHealth- Walterboro scores 3, 3, 3, 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 lines; contact the facility at 8435495546 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 8435495546 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 most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425053?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.