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Pruitthealth- Barnwell

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and professional nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

31 Wren Street, Barnwell, SC 29812|44 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.7/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

PruittHealth-Barnwell is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and proactive communication with families, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a caring environment. However, families should be aware of potential issues with meal quality and evening staffing levels; we recommend asking the administration how they handle dietary texture requirements and what their staffing ratios are during night shifts.

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google

“PruittHealth-Barnwell receives high praise for its compassionate, professional staff and clean environment, with many families describing the facility as a caring, family-like atmosphere. However, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding food quality, specifically the texture and seasoning of meals, as well as reports of understaffing during evening and night shifts.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and professional nursing staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Strong communication regarding medical updates
Effective rehabilitation and skilled nursing care

Concerns

Food quality and preparation issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Understaffing during evening and night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 36 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

80%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the facility's 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such a high standard of care for residents?
2I noticed that communication is often highlighted as a strength here; how do you typically keep families updated on their loved one's daily medical status and progress?
3Since you are quite active in responding to feedback online, what is your process for addressing family concerns or suggestions once a resident is moved in?
4We understand that dining is a key part of daily life; what steps are you taking to improve the variety and quality of meals provided to residents?
5With the facility being a smaller community of 44 residents, how do you ensure there is consistent and attentive support during the evening and overnight hours?
6What kind of daily activities or social engagement opportunities are available to help residents feel connected and active within the facility?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The employees always call me when anything is going on and keep me updated on all doctor’s appointments.”

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

“The Nursing staff have been wonderful with my mother during her stay. Everyone is great. Two things I would suggest is 1. Maybe remind the CNA's of how delicate elderly people on blood thinners, skin is and remember to wash their bodies accordingly.”

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★☆

“My mother is here for a short stay and has been treated so well. She feels like she is treated like a person, not a patient who does not matter.”

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

Source: 33 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.63hrs

84%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.02hrs

98%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

23%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.3%

Better than Avg

Here

1.3%

15.3%

13.6%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.6%

Better than Avg

Here

1.6%

14.4%

12.2%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

3.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

90.6%

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility28.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

28.7%

19.5%

20.6%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

91.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

79.8%

78.0%

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

81.8%

80.6%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

1.5%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies

Well below state avg (3.7)

PruittHealth-Barnwell shows a very clean inspection record with only 2 minor deficiencies across 2 separate surveys, both promptly corrected by the facility. The issues involved infection control protocols and physical therapy care, with no recurring problems or complaint-driven investigations. This minimal deficiency pattern suggests generally good compliance with federal care standards.

Jun 12, 2025Routine1 finding

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Aug 25, 2022Routine1 finding

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Pruitthealth- Barnwell

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pruitthealth

Chain Size

99 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 6 of 94 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

United Health Services of South Carolina INC

Owner · Organization

Pruitt, Neil

Owner

J Paige Pruitt Trust