PruittHealth- Barnwell
Barnwell, South Carolina · CCN 425097
11 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 35
- Surveys
- 11
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 44
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- PRUITTHEALTH
- County
- Barnwell · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1973
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=3, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Jul 23, 2026
109 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.84 | 4.05 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.66 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 27.3% | 52.9% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D266.7% | E133.3% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at PruittHealth- Barnwell, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Jul 23, 2026
Based on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide four of four residents (Resident (R) 1, R3, R5, and R2) and/or their resident representative with a written transfer notice that included required information regarding appeal rights and contact information for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This failure had the potential to prevent residents and their representatives from understanding their right to appeal the transfer, if desired, and from contacting the ombudsman. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Jun 12, 2025
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed ensure the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) was used during wound care to maintain Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) for one resident (Resident (R) 37) of one resident observed during wound care. This had the potential for the resident's wound to become infected. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), with a revised date of 05/27/25 indicated, It is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the prevention of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF688Aug 25, 2022
Based on review of facility procedure, record review, observations, and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident (R)2, reviewed for Positioning and Mobility, was provided assistance to apply splints per his plan of care. Findings include: The facility's splinting policy was requested on 08/25/22 at approximately 10:00 AM and was not received prior to survey exit on 08/25/22. The facility's Applying and Removing the Dynamic Splint Procedure, dated 2019, read, in pertinent part, Splints are used to: Prevent deformities and contractures of the joint . relieve pain . Maintain and improve mobility and range of motion. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 35 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 23, 2026Standard1 finding
- Jun 12, 2025Standard1 finding
- Aug 25, 2022Standard1 finding
- Feb 22, 2019Standard8 findings
- Feb 8, 2018Standard4 findings
- Nov 10, 2016Standard3 findings
- Nov 12, 2015Standard5 findings
- Jun 23, 2015Complaint2 findings
Show the 3 earlier surveys
- Jul 24, 2014Standard7 findings
- Mar 7, 2012—1 finding
- Jun 8, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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