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Pruitthealth- Columbia

Pruitthealth- Columbia is a nursing home community in Columbia, SC.

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2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204

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2.6 from 98 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Pruitthealth- Columbia

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff care can feel inconsistent

Residents describe both genuinely caring staff and serious breakdowns in care.

Across the reviews, some families say the staff was respectful, professional, and attentive, and that they were kept updated. Others describe neglect and unresponsive behavior, including difficulty getting help when call buttons were used and concerns about how patients were treated. Several comments land on the idea that there are some decent individuals, even while others are dissatisfied with how care is delivered overall.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Calls and help are unreliable

Multiple reviews report long delays or missed help when calling for staff.

Several reviewers describe phones that ring without being answered or difficulty reaching admissions, nurses, or support staff. Others say call buttons were not answered for extended periods, leading families to walk to the nurses station or search for staff. A few also mention issues during visits, like not finding employees at the front desk or on the unit when they expected coverage.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Sanitation and odors are a recurring complaint

Residents and visitors repeatedly mention cleanliness problems and strong unpleasant odors.

A number of reviews mention persistent smells on patient floors, including descriptions of urine and feces odor, as well as concerns about routine cleaning. Others describe dirty conditions like linens and supplies not being available or replaced, along with reports of unsanitary room situations. Even a few mixed reviews still point out how concerning the physical condition can feel for visitors.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food and dining support draw criticism

Some reviews say meals are insufficient or delivered in a way that causes problems.

Several reviewers mention that meals were not substantial or that patients were not eating properly, including comments about needing support to sit up to eat. A few families also describe food issues tied to the patient experience, such as meals not being handled in time or being difficult for residents to manage. While dining-related features are listed for the community, the reviews include enough concerns about meal support to stand out.

  • An elderly man in a wheelchair enjoys his meal in a care facility.
caveat 11 reviews mention this

Falls, wounds, and care risks

Multiple reviews report falls and serious health complications while under care.

Many critical reviews describe patients being left unattended, falling, or developing pressure-related wounds after inadequate support. Others connect problems to delayed assistance, difficulty getting help, or concerns that care plans were not followed, including mentions of bed positioning and nourishment needs. Several comments also describe escalation to emergency care or hospice outcomes after families felt their loved one was not receiving adequate attention.

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Features

Housing

  • 185 resident community capacity 185 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Columbia Metropolitan (8 miles away) Columbia Metropolitan (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.1 miles)
  • Drip (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Park St (1.8 miles)
  • The Corner Blend (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Holly K Smith - Providence Columbia Medical Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Miller & Flynn Optometrist (0.1 miles)
  • Columbia Medical Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Providence Thoracic & Cardiovascular Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Joseph J. Lawton (0.1 miles)
  • Palmetto Cardiology Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Midlands Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Sleep Medicine (0.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Hawthorne Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Judy, Andrea (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Palmeto Senior Care: John D Marsh (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sleep Med (0.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Waffle House (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
  • Pawleys Front Porch (1 miles)
  • The Gourmet Shop (1.1 miles)
  • Backstreets Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Bar None (1.1 miles)
  • Craft and Draft (1.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1.7 miles)
  • St Joseph's Catholic Church (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Hollywood Park (1.9 miles)
  • Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park (2.3 miles)
  • West Columbia Riverwalk (2.8 miles)

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