ElderGrade
B

77/100

Above average

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center

1940 Boyd Road, Scranton, SC 29591

CMS 4/5 stars #4 of 9 in Florence County (843) 389-9201
Certified beds
88
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.34 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.18 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.34 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.75 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 33.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 21 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 30, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jul 30, 2025 F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 30, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 30, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 30, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 23, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 23, 2024 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 23, 2024 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 23, 2024 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE, which operates 67 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PRINCE, BENJAMIN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
TABLER, KENNETH Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PALMETTO HEALTH CARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center? +

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of B (77 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.18 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 21 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.