PruittHealth- Blythewood
1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PruittHealth- Blythewood Compares
PruittHealth- Blythewood is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the South Carolina average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Columbia, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (50% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 24.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PruittHealth- Blythewood
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PruittHealth- Blythewood with other nursing homes in Columbia.
How is PruittHealth- Blythewood addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help PruittHealth- Blythewood keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PruittHealth- Blythewood doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.3% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PruittHealth- Blythewood maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PruittHealth- Blythewood?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PruittHealth- Blythewood's rating advantage in Columbia?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 12 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Columbia
Columbia sits in Richland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 52,863 (12.7%)
- Median age
- 33.7 years
- Median household income
- $54,441
- Median home value
- $167,500
Demographics for Richland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbia.
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