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830 Laurens Street North Aiken, SC 29801 · Aiken County

(803) 649-6264

All 4 nursing homes in Aiken, SC (4 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 176 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 425145 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is PruittHealth- Aiken a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for PruittHealth- Aiken as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 16 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $14,069 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 2 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.24 hours per resident per day at PruittHealth- Aiken, below the South Carolina median of 3.59 (US median: 3.72). About 0.42 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.54 hours, 21% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 34.1% of nursing staff left within a year (South Carolina median 45.7%). That is lower than most homes in South Carolina, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.24 hours
Below the South Carolina median of 3.59 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.42 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.54 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 34.1% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 38.1% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds176
Residents per day 166 About 94% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceApril 1982
Part of a chainPruitthealth
Legal business namePRUITTHEALTH - AIKEN, LLC

Paying for care at PruittHealth- Aiken: Medicare and Medicaid

PruittHealth- Aiken is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet South Carolina's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on December 19, 2025 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 16 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 16 citations at PruittHealth- Aiken across 7 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 19, 2025. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (4) and quality of life and care (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives" (tag F0678, level J, December 19, 2025). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

December 19, 2025 · 5 citations

JProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 2, 2026)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 2, 2026)

DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 2, 2026)

December 23, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 1, 2025)

December 2, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 28, 2024)

September 12, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)

DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)

DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)

DEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 12, 2024)

June 12, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

March 28, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 27, 2024)

August 12, 2022 · 3 citations

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2022)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2022)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of PruittHealth- Aiken

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 19, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 23, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Weekend staffing is 21% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  4. CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $14,069 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Dec 19, 2025 Fine $14,069

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 3/5 2/5
August 2026 1/5 1/5 3/5 2/5
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Location

Hospitals near PruittHealth- Aiken

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 2.4 mi
    Aiken Regional Medical Center Aiken
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 42m for patients treated and sent home
  • 16.7 mi
    Piedmont Augusta Hospital Augusta
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 24m for patients treated and sent home
  • 17.0 mi
    Wellstar Mcg Health Medical Center Augusta
    Emergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5
    Median ER visit 4h 11m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken Aiken · 0.6 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 4/5 86 beds · Medicaid
Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center Aiken · 2.4 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 125 beds · Medicaid
Anchor Post Acute Aiken · 4.8 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 120 beds · Medicaid
NHC HealthCare - North Augusta North Augusta · 12.8 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 192 beds · Medicaid
PruittHealth- North Augusta North Augusta · 14.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 132 beds · Medicaid

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