PruittHealth- Walterboro

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at PruittHealth- Walterboro, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF624Mar 30, 2023

  Based on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to a resident to ensure safe and orderly discharge from the facility for one of three residents reviewed for discharge. Specifically, Resident (R)267, nor his representative was adequately prepared or counseled per facility policy and discharged unsafely. During interviews and document review conducted during a Recertification/Complaint survey on 03/27/23 through 03/30/23, it was identified that R267, was involuntary discharged to a locked private residence unaccompanied, after being sent to a scheduled physician's appointment. R267 is blind, a bilateral below the knee amputee, and is wheelchair bound. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure kitchen staff thoroughly cleaned and air-dried pots, pans, and food service equipment prior to storage. In addition, dishware was found to be chipped and was being used during meal service. This failure increased the potential risk of foodborne illness and had the potential to affect 119 of the 123 residents receiving dietary services. Four residents received nutrition through tube feeding.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled Safety: General Procedures dated 10/20/25 revealed, Policy statement: It is the policy of PruittHealth (sic) for all partners to follow safe practices and use of safety equipment as set forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 18, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the main walk in refrigerator and freezer were labeled, dated and not expired. Additionally, the bin in the kitchen contained flour with the scoop in the flour. This failure could potentially affect 114 residents who consume foods from the kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Ordering, Receiving, and Storage, with a revised date of [DATE], states, Date all stock items with a delivery date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Mar 30, 2023

  Based on interviews, record review and facility job description, the facility failed to employ a qualified dietitian or clinically qualified nutritional professional on a full time, part time or consultant basis. This affected the need for nutritional assessment for 112 of 119 census residents (7 residents received nutrition via tube feeding). Specifically, a Dietary Manager (DM) was not employed by the facility thereby putting the residents' nutritional status at risk. Findings include: Review of the facility's job description titled Dietary Manager/Food Service Director provided by the Administrator revealed that the DM minimum certification/licensure required by law: Must be certified in an accredited course in Dietetic training approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 30, 2023

  Based on observations, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that the kitchen was maintained in a sanitary manner for 112 of 119 census residents (7 residents received nutrition via tube feeding). Specifically, food items in the refrigerator, freezer and dry storage were not labeled or dated correctly and food items were found to have passed their use by dates and/or were found uncovered which put the residents in the facility at risk for foodborne illness. […]