PruittHealth- Aiken in Aiken, SC has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measures rating. Staffing is 3 stars but reported nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; the facility also had $21,645 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: December 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $21,645recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3334.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.52
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
1.95
Weekend nursing
2.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 45%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.1%18.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.4%0.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0.7%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.1%9.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
33.3%12.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.7%38%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.1%16.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%1.7%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.9%18.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.3%99.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.3%92.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited August 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,645 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,645 in total fines.
Federal fine
Dec 19, 2025
$21,645
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PRUITTHEALTH · 99 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
160.1 residents on an average day (91% of 176 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 44 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.