For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

PruittHealth- Walterboro

401 Witsell Street, Walterboro, SC 29488

3.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
132 Certified Beds
72 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 7.09%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 17.55%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 1.36%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 24.16%

Lower is better

How PruittHealth- Walterboro Compares

PruittHealth- Walterboro is a 132-bed for-profit nursing facility in Walterboro, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. 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 132 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Walterboro, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. South Carolina average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
  • Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (56% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (29% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.2% — better 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- Walterboro

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PruittHealth- Walterboro with other nursing homes in Walterboro.

What practices help PruittHealth- Walterboro 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- Walterboro doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.1% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does PruittHealth- Walterboro maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 132 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at PruittHealth- Walterboro?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does PruittHealth- Walterboro lag behind other Walterboro options?

Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PruittHealth- Walterboro?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Walterboro

Walterboro sits in Colleton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
7,496 (19.9%)
Median age
42.2 years
Median household income
$36,748
Median home value
$93,500

Demographics for Colleton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Walterboro.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 425053
County Colleton
Total Beds 132
Occupied Beds 124
Occupancy Rate 94%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

401 Witsell Street, Walterboro, SC 29488

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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