Pruitthealth - Walterboro is a nursing home community in Walterboro, SC.
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401 Witsell Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.9 from 88 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
4
2 stars
6
1 stars
16
Overall Review of Pruitthealth - Walterboro
common20 reviews mention this
Staff compassion is a recurring theme
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and responsive to needs.
Many reviews say staff treat residents kindly and show patience during difficult situations. Several families highlight communication and help from specific leadership or care team members, and a number of reviewers mention that both patients and families feel supported. Even among critical reviews, there are a few moments of praise for individual nurses or CNAs, while other complaints focus on care gaps.
common12 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness stands out
Multiple reviewers mention the building and yard look well kept.
Several residents and visitors describe the facility as clean, with a tidy, maintained appearance. A few reviews also pair cleanliness with friendly reception or a peaceful atmosphere. There is also at least one strongly negative comment calling the facility filthy, which contrasts with the more common clean impressions.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Care response issues raise concerns
Some reviews describe delayed or missed help when calls are placed.
A subset of reviews describe situations where help was not timely, including reports of nurse call button issues and long periods without response. Other complaints describe basic care concerns like feeding not happening as expected or changes not being made, and one review links neglect to a serious health outcome. While many reviewers emphasize caring staff, these negative experiences are specific enough to stand out as a recurring risk theme.
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Therapy and care continuity matter
Families often point to therapy and rehabilitation support as a key reason to recommend.
Some reviews focus on rehabilitation progress and credit the physical and occupational therapy teams with helping residents regain strength. Others reference a broader continuum of care, including hospice-related acceptance and end-of-life support, describing the experience as smoother than prior facilities. This aligns with the community offering a skilled nursing facility care type and ongoing support services.
common2 reviews mention this
Food and diet needs get addressed
Diet restrictions are part of the meal support described.
At least two reviews connect dining to specific health needs and expectations around restricted diets. Separately, the dining offerings on-site include support for diabetes-related diets and other special dietary restrictions, which matches what families bring up. One review also critiques a specific dental service cost, but the recurring dietary-theme mentions center more on restriction support than on meal quality.
common2 reviews mention this
Nearby medical options are close
Several healthcare-related destinations are nearby for appointments and prescriptions.
Reviews do not emphasize commute details, but the nearby list includes physician options and pharmacies within about half a mile to around a mile. That can make it easier for family members to coordinate outpatient visits and fill prescriptions without traveling far. The proximity also includes worship and community destinations, which may support day-to-day errand planning while visiting.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
132 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Bethel Presbyterian Church (0.2 miles)
Hopewell Presbyterian Church (0.5 miles)
Bethel United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
Light Of The World International Ministries (0.6 miles)
Jesus Changes People Ministry (0.8 miles)
Pentecostals of Walterboro (0.8 miles)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1.1 miles)
Physicians
Walterboro Family Practice (0.3 miles)
Internal Medicine of Walterboro (0.9 miles)
Walterboro Adult & Pediatric (1 miles)
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (1.1 miles)
Edisto Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (1.1 miles)
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132 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Small, home-like setting with personalized care; competitive local pricing and memory care with 24-hour supervision.
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