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142 Medicaid Nursing Homes With a Clean Record in South Carolina

142 of the 187 Medicare-certified nursing homes in South Carolina (76%) are Medicaid-certified, clean-record, and all are listed below. 17 of the 142 graded homes earn an A and 2 earn a D or F. They average 3.62 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.22 hours below the 3.84 for every home in South Carolina. Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center in Myrtle Beach grades highest at A (96 out of 100).

How Medicaid-certified, clean-record homes in South Carolina compare

This group set against every nursing home in South Carolina, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

3.62

All homes in South Carolina: 3.84

Worse than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

45.1%

All homes in South Carolina: 45.9%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

74.4/100

All homes in South Carolina: 74.6/100

Worse than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C

17 grade A, 85 grade B, 38 grade C, 2 grade D,

The best-graded Medicaid-certified, clean-record home in South Carolina is Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, grade A, 96/100.

Every Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing home in South Carolina

Showing 41 to 60 of 142, best-graded first.

B

78.5/100

Lakes At Litchfield

Pawleys Island, SC · Georgetown County

CMS 5/524 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.30 /day
Staff turnover
51%
Serious cites
0

Lakes At Litchfield runs a small house, 24 certified beds in Pawleys Island, and staffs it well above what most homes manage, at 5.30 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. That's the number doing the most work here. Weekend coverage dips about 16% below its own weekday level, though, and turnover sits at 51.4%, higher than the 45.8% national figure, so the people providing that care are cycling through. The inspection record is clean at the harm level with four total deficiencies, one tied to abuse. A recent March 2026 inspection and strong survey history offset the quality-measure score, which lands mid-range.

B

78/100

Inman Healthcare

Inman, SC · Spartanburg County

CMS 3/540 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.25 /day
Staff turnover
49%
Serious cites
0

Inman Healthcare runs 40 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.25 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 16% under the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 3% below its own weekday levels, and annual turnover reaches 48.6%, a bit above the 45.8% national figure. The current inspection record shows 11 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent survey completed April 3, 2025. Federal ratings place quality measures at 5 out of 5 and staffing at 4 out of 5, though the health inspection rating lands at 3. For a family weighing this home, the quality scores look strong while the hands-on hours per resident sit below what you'd find across the country.

B

77.5/100

Ellen Sagar Nursing Center

Union, SC · Union County

CMS 2/5113 bedsGovernmentMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.36 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Ellen Sagar Nursing Center runs 113 beds in Union under hospital-district ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.36 nurse hours per resident day, about 13% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip roughly 8% below its own weekday coverage, which is worth asking about if your family member needs steady care on Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection record shows 13 deficiencies, two of them serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, though none related to abuse. That last inspection was recent, in March 2025, so the picture is current rather than stale. Quality measures score well; staffing is where this home is thin.

B

77.5/100

Loris Rehab And Nursing Center, Llc

Loris, SC · Horry County

CMS 5/588 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.23 /day
Staff turnover
38%
Serious cites
0

Loris Rehab and Nursing Center runs a for-profit, 88-bed operation in Horry County, and its staffing is the strongest part of the story: 4.23 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 9% above the national average, with a 4-out-of-5 CMS staffing rating. Turnover sits at 37.5%, better than the 45.8% national figure, though weekend coverage drops about 16% below its own weekday level. Inspections look clean lately, a 5-out-of-5 health inspection rating, six deficiencies on record, none causing harm or involving abuse, and a February 2026 visit. The weaker signal is quality measures at 2 out of 5, which is worth asking about directly.

B

77.5/100

Honorage Nursing Center

Florence, SC · Florence County

CMS 5/588 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.46 /day
Staff turnover
38%
Serious cites
0

Honorage Nursing Center runs leaner on nurse hours than most homes, 3.46 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends get thinner still, about 18% below its own weekday coverage. The tradeoff looks deliberate: staff turnover sits at 38.2%, well under the 45.8% national figure, so the people showing up are more likely to still be there next year. Six deficiencies on record, none involving harm or abuse, and a July 2025 inspection that's recent enough to trust. Corporate-owned and for-profit, so watch the staffing line when you visit; a 5-star inspection history buys goodwill, but thin weekend coverage is the thing families actually feel.

B

77.5/100

Pruitthealth- Ridgeway

Ridgeway, SC · Fairfield County

CMS 2/5150 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.31 /day
Staff turnover
41%
Serious cites
0

Ridgeway's Pruitthealth runs 150 beds under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.31 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 14% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends drop about 19% below its own weekday coverage, so the thinnest shifts land when families often visit. Turnover at 41.2% is actually a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for continuity. The current inspection record carries 19 deficiencies, one serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, though none involve abuse. A 2/5 inspection rating against a 4/5 staffing rating means the care hours look stronger on paper than the survey history does. That gap, not any single number, is what shapes the grade here.

B

77.5/100

Pruitthealth- North Augusta

North Augusta, SC · Aiken County

CMS 3/5132 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.74 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Pruitthealth-North Augusta runs 132 certified beds under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.74 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 3% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends drop about 19% below its own weekday coverage, so the gap families notice most may be Saturday and Sunday. Turnover is the brighter spot: 36.8% against a national 45.8%, meaning fewer caregivers are walking out the door than is typical. The inspection record shows 18 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, though four are abuse-related, worth asking about directly. Last surveyed April 2025, so the picture is current.

B

77.5/100

Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta

North Augusta, SC · Aiken County

CMS 4/5192 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.49 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta runs leaner on nursing hours than most homes, about 3.49 hours per resident per day against a national figure near 3.86, and weekends get thinner still, roughly 18% below what the building staffs on weekdays. That pattern matters if your family tends to visit Saturday and Sunday. On the plus side, turnover sits at 37.4%, noticeably better than the 45.8% national rate, so the aides and nurses you meet are more likely to still be there next year. Ten deficiencies on record, none involving harm or abuse, and a March 2026 inspection keep the regulatory picture fairly clean.

B

77.5/100

Life Care Center Of Columbia

Columbia, SC · Richland County

CMS 2/5179 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.46 /day
Staff turnover
55%
Serious cites
0

Life Care Center of Columbia runs about 3.46 nursing hours per resident per day, roughly 10 percent under the national average, and weekends drop another 16 percent below its own weekday staffing. That thinner weekend coverage matters most when families visit and when problems tend to surface. Annual turnover sits at 54.8 percent, well above the 45.8 percent national figure, so the people caring for your relative are likely to change often. The current inspection record carries 15 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one abuse-related, on a two-out-of-five health inspection rating. Quality measures score well at four stars, but that reflects care processes, not the inspection findings themselves.

B

77/100

Faith Healthcare Center

Florence, SC · Florence County

CMS 2/5104 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.46 /day
Staff turnover
36%
Serious cites
0

Faith Healthcare Center runs 104 beds in Florence under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing numbers sit below what you'd want: 3.46 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, with weekends dipping roughly another 10% below its own weekday level. Turnover is the bright spot at 36.1%, well under the national 45.8%. The inspection record is the real concern, 16 deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and a 2/5 health inspection rating, though no abuse citations appear. One fine totaling $8,281. The last inspection was March 2026. Quality measures rate mid-range; staffing draws a 4/5 despite the below-average hours.

B

77/100

J F Hawkins Nursing Home

Newberry, SC · Newberry County

CMS 4/5118 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.69 /day
Staff turnover
54%
Serious cites
0

J F Hawkins Nursing Home runs about 118 certified beds in Newberry under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.69 hours per resident day, roughly 4% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip about 11% below the home's own weekday coverage, and annual turnover is 53.7% against a national 45.8%, so the aide or nurse your family member sees most often may not be there a year from now. Seven deficiencies sit on the current record, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, with one fine totaling $8,021. The most recent inspection was April 16, 2026.

B

77/100

Jolley Acres Healthcare Center

Orangeburg, SC · Orangeburg County

CMS 4/560 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.31 /day
Staff turnover
23%
Serious cites
0

Jolley Acres runs on leaner nurse staffing than most homes, 3.31 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 10% below what it manages during the week. The tradeoff is stability: turnover of 23.4% sits well under the national 45.8%, so the aides and nurses showing up are likelier to know the residents. Its inspection record backs that up, with four deficiencies on file, none involving harm or abuse, and a survey completed in September 2025. State inspectors rated the care four stars even though the staffing component earned two. For a 60-bed for-profit home in Orangeburg, the picture is modest resources spent by a consistent crew.

B

77/100

Nhc Healthcare - Greenwood

Greenwood, SC · Greenwood County

CMS 3/5152 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.19 /day
Staff turnover
45%
Serious cites
0

Nhc Healthcare - Greenwood runs 152 certified beds under corporate ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.19 hours per resident day, roughly 17% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends drop about 13% below its own weekday level, so coverage thins out right when families tend to visit. Turnover is 44.9%, essentially in line with the national 45.8%. The inspection record shows 14 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus a single fine of $14,433. The last inspection was May 1, 2025. Quality measures score well; staffing and inspections are where the gaps show.

B

77/100

White Oak Manor - Charleston

Charleston, SC · Charleston County

CMS 4/5176 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.98 /day
Staff turnover
39%
Serious cites
0

White Oak Manor in Charleston runs 176 beds under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits slightly above the national average at 3.98 nurse hours per resident day. That edge shrinks on weekends, when coverage drops roughly 12% below weekday levels, worth asking about if your family visits Saturday or Sunday. Turnover lands at 38.9%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests a steadier crew than many homes manage. The inspection record shows six deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm, plus a single fine of $8,788; the most recent state visit was August 2025. Nothing here reads as dangerous, but the weekend gap and that one harm-level finding are the details to press on.

B

77/100

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center

Scranton, SC · Florence County

CMS 4/588 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.18 /day
Staff turnover
34%
Serious cites
0

Lake City Scranton runs on thinner nurse coverage than most homes, 3.18 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 14% below its own weekday numbers, which is when families tend to visit and notice. The tradeoff is stability: turnover of 33.8% is well under the 45.8% national figure, so the aides and nurses you meet are more likely to still be there next year. State inspectors were in on July 30, 2025 and logged 21 deficiencies, two tied to abuse, though none rose to the level of actual harm or jeopardy. That mixture of steady staff, recent inspection, and lean daily hours is what sits behind the B.

B

77/100

The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation

Charleston, SC · Berkeley County

CMS 5/5135 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.35 /day
Staff turnover
43%
Serious cites
0

The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Charleston runs 135 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its inspection record is the standout: zero deficiencies on the current record, none at the harm or jeopardy level, none abuse-related, with the last inspection dated May 28, 2026. That clean sheet is why CMS gave it 5 out of 5 inspection stars and 4 out of 5 on quality measures. The staffing side is thinner, 3.35 nurse hours per resident day sits about 13% under the national average of 3.86, and weekend coverage drops roughly 13% below its own weekday level, which is when families tend to notice. Turnover at 43.4% is slightly better than the 45.8% national figure, so the workforce is comparatively stable even if the hours aren't generous.

B

77/100

Promedica Skilled Nursing And Reh- Greenville West

Greenville, SC · Greenville County

CMS 5/588 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.12 /day
Staff turnover
48%
Serious cites
0

Promedica Skilled Nursing and Reh- Greenville West is a for-profit LLC home with 88 certified beds in Greenville, and its inspection record is genuinely strong, a 4 out of 5 health inspection rating with a recent December 2025 survey and no abuse-related deficiencies. The catch is staffing. At 3.12 nurse hours per resident day, it runs roughly 19% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends drop about 14% below its own weekday levels. Annual turnover sits at 48%, slightly above the national 45.8%. Quality measures score 5 out of 5, which speaks well of clinical outcomes, but those numbers depend on who's actually on the floor. Seven deficiencies total, one serious enough to cause harm. Worth asking about weekend coverage directly.

B

77/100

Prince George Healthcare Center

Georgetown, SC · Georgetown County

CMS 2/5148 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.17 /day
Staff turnover
34%
Serious cites
0

Prince George Healthcare Center runs about 3.17 nurse staffing hours per resident day, roughly 18 percent under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip another 13 percent below its own weekday levels, so coverage is thinnest exactly when families tend to visit. Turnover sits at 34.3 percent, which is better than the 45.8 percent national figure, meaning the staff who are there tend to stay. Inspections in June 2025 turned up 15 deficiencies, none involving harm or jeopardy and none abuse-related, with middle-of-the-road marks on inspections, quality measures, and staffing. The corporate for-profit owner runs a 148-bed building that is neither troubled nor especially strong.

B

77/100

White Oak At North Grove Inc

Spartanburg, SC · Spartanburg County

CMS 1/5132 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.70 /day
Staff turnover
39%
Serious cites
0

White Oak at North Grove runs 132 beds in Spartanburg under corporate ownership, and its numbers pull in two directions. Nurse staffing sits at 3.70 hours per resident day, roughly 4% under the national average, with weekends about 10% thinner than weekdays. Turnover is 39.2%, which is actually better than the 45.8% national figure. What stands out is the inspection record: 16 deficiencies, two at harm or jeopardy level, two abuse-related, and one $10,364 fine, with the most recent inspection in May 2025. That record is what drags the overall picture down, even though the quality and staffing measures rate well individually.

B

77/100

Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton

Bluffton, SC · Jasper County

CMS 5/560 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.58 /day
Staff turnover
63%
Serious cites
0

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton runs 60 certified beds under corporate for-profit ownership, and its inspection record is genuinely strong, a recent September 2025 survey, five total deficiencies, and just one at the harm level. Where the numbers get shakier is staffing. At 3.58 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 7% under the national average, and weekend coverage drops another 13% below its own weekday levels. Staff turnover of 62.5% is well above the 45.8% national figure, which matters more than a single shift count because it hints at how often residents see unfamiliar faces. Good inspections, thinner coverage, high churn, that combination is what holds this home back from the top of the range.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing homes are there in South Carolina?
There are 142 Medicaid-certified, clean-record Medicare-certified nursing homes in South Carolina, 76% of the 187 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing homes better staffed?
In South Carolina they average 3.62 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.84 for all nursing homes in South Carolina, a difference of -0.22 hours. Staff turnover averages 45.1% against 45.9%.
Which Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing home grades best in South Carolina?
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, grade A, 96 out of 100.
Does being Medicaid-certified, clean-record mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 142 graded Medicaid-certified, clean-record homes in South Carolina, 17 grade A and 2 grade D or F.
Do Medicaid-certified, clean-record nursing homes in South Carolina accept Medicaid?
142 of the 142 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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