PruittHealth- Aiken
830 Laurens Street North, Aiken, SC 29801 · (803) 649-6264
For profit - Corporation · 176 certified beds
PruittHealth- Aiken has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,069 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 19, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.December 19, 2025 · F0678 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 19, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 19, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.December 19, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.December 19, 2025 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.December 23, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 2, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.September 12, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 12, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 28, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,069December 19, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.33 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.95 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 176 |
| Average residents per day | 160.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center Aiken · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Anchor Post Acute Aiken · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken Aiken · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- NHC HealthCare - North Augusta North Augusta · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth- North Augusta North Augusta · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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