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75/100PruittHealth- Walterboro Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Walterboro, South Carolina)
401 Witsell Street, Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
Phone: 8435495546
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
119.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Colleton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | South Carolina Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.53 | 0.62 | -0.09 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.93 | 3.87 | +0.06 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.1/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 29.9% | 46% | - |
Health Citation History
21 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-18 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-18 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-18 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-07 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2023-03-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
0 fire safety citations on record
No fire safety citations on record.
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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