PruittHealth- Blythewood
1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229 · (803) 419-9863
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
PruittHealth- Blythewood has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 2 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 19, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 19, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 19, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 16, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.36 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 113.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare - Parklane Columbia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Wildewood Downs Columbia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- White Oak Manor - Columbia Columbia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Columbia · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center Of Columbia Columbia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from PruittHealth- Blythewood on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.