ElderGrade
B

77.5/100

Above average

Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta

350 Austin Graybill Road, North Augusta, SC 29841

CMS 4/5 stars #1 of 6 in Aiken County (803) 278-4272
Certified beds
192
Occupancy
96%
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

16.5/30

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

  • 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.48 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 18% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 37% 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 3.49 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.48 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.88 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 37.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 5, 2026 (5 months ago).

D Mar 5, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 17, 2024 F0554 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 17, 2024 F0695 From a complaint

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

D Oct 17, 2024 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 17, 2024 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 1, 2022 F0886

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 1, 2022 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, which operates 69 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NHC-OP LP Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AHMED, ZULFIQAR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHRISTAIN, ANDREA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DODSON, VICKI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HARBIN, HOLLY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KIDD, BRIAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHELLY, TIMOTHY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
USSERY, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta

What is the ElderGrade for Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta? +

Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta holds an ElderGrade of B (77.5 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 Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta? +

Residents receive an average of 3.49 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 10 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta 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.