Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in South Carolina
Key metrics for nursing homes in South Carolina including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in South Carolina- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on December 8, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, South Carolina has a total of 188 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 5,282,634, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 263.41 persons in South Carolina. There were 16,352 residents as December 8, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 81.54 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, South Carolina has added 0 new beds and lost 40 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for South Carolina and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.66 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.23 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1.01 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.89 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in South Carolina:
COVID-19 Infections in South Carolina Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in South Carolina there were a total of 50 new cases and 50 new deaths among residents for the week ending December 8, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in South Carolina
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
South Carolina lost 1 skilled nursing facilities and 40 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Shem Creek Nursing and Rehab | 40 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for South Carolina Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in South Carolina. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in South Carolina
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 83 THOMSON CIRCLE ABBEVILLE, SC |
0.00 |
|
John Edward Harter Nursing Center 185 REVOLUTIONARY TRAIL FAIRFAX, SC |
0.00 |
|
Nhc Healthcare - Lexington 2993 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA, SC |
0.00 |
|
Oakhaven Nursing Center 123 OAK STREET DARLINGTON, SC |
0.67 |
|
Spartanburg Hospital For Restorative Care Snf 389 SERPENTINE DRIVE SPARTANBURG, SC |
0.67 |
|
Pruitthealth- Barnwell 31 WREN STREET BARNWELL, SC |
1.33 |
|
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina- Clinto 801 MUSGROVE STREET CLINTON, SC |
1.33 |
|
The Arboretum at The Woodlands 50 ARBORTEUM WAY GREENVILLE, SC |
4.67 |
|
Medford Nursing Center 105 MEDFORD DRIVE DARLINGTON, SC |
4.67 |
|
Westminster Health and Rehab Center 831 MCDOW DRIVE ROCK HILL, SC |
6.00 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Ashley River Healthcare 1137 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD CHARLESTON, SC |
303.33 |
|
Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 611 EAST HAMPTON STREET ANDERSON, SC |
248.33 |
|
Sandpiper Post Acute 1049 ANNA KNAPP BOULEVARD MOUNT PLEASANT, SC |
240.00 |
|
Rehab Center of Cheraw 1150 STATE ROAD CHERAW, SC |
235.00 Rating Not Available |
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Oak Hollow of Sumter Rehabilitation Center 1761 PINEWOOD ROAD SUMTER, SC |
228.83 |
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Calhoun Convalescent Center 601 DANTZLER STREET SAINT MATTHEWS, SC |
218.00 |
|
Magnolia Manor - Inman 63 BLACKSTOCK ROAD INMAN, SC |
183.33 |
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Magnolia Manor - Rock Hill 127 MURRAH DR ROCK HILL, SC |
172.83 / |
|
The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation 1800 EAGLE LANDING BLVD CHARLESTON, SC |
165.00 |
|
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone 2200 HARDEN STREET COLUMBIA, SC |
162.17 / |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in South Carolina Compared to Nationwide
We have compared South Carolina nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. South Carolina performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 0.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 0.40 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 87.90 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.23 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.01 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.66 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.66 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.89 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.35 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.42 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.07 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 49.40 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 45.50 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.40 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.33 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.76 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.29 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.80 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 27,536.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 13.73 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 7.60 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 57.59 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.85 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.03 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 3.74 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.21 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.10 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 91.85 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 15.06 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 80.16 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.71 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 17.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 20.68 | Higher |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 9.10 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 92.48 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 74.59 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 75.89 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 23.90 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 14.05 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.87 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.83 | Higher |
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