2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
185 beds · For profit - Corporation
CMS Provider #425013
Data updated: March 1, 2026
Overall Rating
★★★★★
Health Rating
★★★★★
Staffing Rating
★★★★★
Quality Rating
★★★★★
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This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.
| Category | Apr 24 | Jun 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 24 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | May 25 | Jul 25 | Nov 25 | Jan 26 | Mar 26 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | |
| Staffing | 3★ | 3★ | 2★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | |
| Health | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ | 1★ |
Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.
RN Hours Specifically
State avg total staffing: 3.9 hrs/resident/day
2
administrators departed in past year
High churn51.9%
State avg: 47.0%
15.4%
State avg: 43.3%
0.0%
of nursing hours from contract/agency staff
Low — good continuitySource: PBJ data, 2025Q3
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Walk Score
66
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33
Some Transit
Median Income
$48,074
Median Home Value
$165,400
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Age 65+
19.8%
Median Age
38
Pop. Density
18,034/mi²
Median Rent
$932
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Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.
| Date | Tag | Category | Description | Severity | Corrected | Type | IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Actual harm | 9/30/2025 | Standard | |
| 7/18/2025 | 0761 | 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. | Minimal harm | 8/17/2025 | Standard | |
| 7/18/2025 | 0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | Minimal harm | 8/17/2025 | Standard | |
| 7/18/2025 | 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Minimal harm | 8/17/2025 | Standard | |
| 7/18/2025 | 0802 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Actual harm | 8/17/2025 | Standard | |
| 1/29/2025 | 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Minimal harm | 2/28/2025 | Complaint | |
| 1/29/2025 | 0838 | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | Minimal harm | 2/28/2025 | Complaint | |
| 8/1/2024 | 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Actual harm | 10/31/2024 | Standard | |
| 8/1/2024 | 0814 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Minimal harm | 9/1/2024 | Standard | |
| 8/1/2024 | 0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Minimal harm | 9/1/2024 | Standard |
When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.
Total Penalties
2
Total Fines
$101,973
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2024 | Fine | $36,628 | — |
| 6/30/2023 | Fine | $65,345 | — |
Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.
Facilities in Chain
95
Chain Avg Rating
2.8 ★
Years Operating
59
| Owner Name | Type | Role | Ownership % | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC | Organization | — | 99% | 10/28/2004 |
| J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC. | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC | Organization | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| PRUITT, NEIL | Individual | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| PRUITT, NEIL | Individual | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| PRUITT, NEIL | Individual | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| LEE, PATRICIA | Individual | — | — | 10/18/2013 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC | Organization | — | 99% | 10/28/2004 |
| J PAIGE PRUITT TRUST | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| LISA P HAMBY TRUST | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUST | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| UHS-PRUITT HOLDINGS, INC. | Organization | — | — | 1/2/2006 |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INC | Organization | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| PRUITT, NEIL | Individual | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| PRUITT, NEIL | Individual | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| PRUITT, NEIL | Individual | — | — | 10/28/2004 |
| LEE, PATRICIA | Individual | — | — | 10/18/2013 |
Recent news articles, lawsuits, and media coverage mentioning this facility.
PruittHealth - Columbia in South Carolina has faced multiple complaints and lawsuits, including a 2019 wrongful death suit over bed sores from neglect and a November 2024 lawsuit for failure to provide proper IV fluids leading to injuries like bed sores.
PruittHealth affiliates, owned by J Paige Pruitt Trust and United Health Services Inc, average 0.7 serious deficiencies and $15,800 fines per home, with 2 special focus facility candidates but no special focus facilities.
Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records
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