PruittHealth- Estill
252 Liberty Street South, Estill, SC 29918
PruittHealth- Estill is a nursing home in Estill, South Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (803) 625-3852
- Last standard health inspection
- June 25, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day, on average
- 80.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Pruitthealth - Estill, LLC
- Chain
- Pruitthealth
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the South Carolina average (25 vs 12).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0641 from the health inspection on April 29, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0742 from the health inspection on April 29, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0838 from the health inspection on April 29, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0641 from the health inspection on April 29, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0742 from the health inspection on April 29, 2025.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0838 from the health inspection on April 29, 2025.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 20, 2023 from $7,566 to $7,745.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 20, 2023 from $11,640 to $7,566.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
22 citations
Health inspection on September 20, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0675. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- PRUITT, NEILDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- J PAIGE PRUITT TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/22/2021
- LISA P HAMBY TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- NEIL L PRUITT JR TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO J PAIGE PRUITTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO LISA P HAMBYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- NWP 2020 CHILD TR FBO NEIL L PRUITT JRIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- PRUITT PROPERTIES INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/12/2020
- UNITED HEALTH SERVICES INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- UNITED HEALTH SERVICES OF GEORGIA, INC.Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- DAVIS, BRYANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/02/2025
- PRUITT, NEILOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2013
- SMETKA, VLASTIMILOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/25/2024
Questions
When was PruittHealth- Estill last inspected?
CMS lists June 25, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does PruittHealth- Estill have?
CMS lists 25 health citations since September 20, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has PruittHealth- Estill been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of PruittHealth- Estill?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is PruittHealth- Estill a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.