How many nursing homes are in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 187 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 13.3 deficiencies per facility, with 2 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in South Carolina?

This page ranks all 187 skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in South Carolina — 2026 Rankings

South Carolina has 187 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 13.3 deficiencies per facility, with 2 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Palmetto Patriots — Gaffney (0 deficiencies)
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto — Clinton (0 deficiencies)
Oakhaven Nursing Center — Darlington (1 deficiencies)
Spartanburg Hospital For Restorative Care SNF — Spartanburg (1 deficiencies)
John Edward Harter Nursing Center — Fairfax (2 deficiencies)
Lakelands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — Abbeville (2 deficiencies)
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Summerv — Summerville (2 deficiencies)
Pruitthealth- Barnwell — Barnwell (2 deficiencies)
Compass Post Acute Rehabilitation — Conway (3 deficiencies)
Medford Nursing Center — Darlington (3 deficiencies)
Nhc Healthcare - Greenville — Greer (3 deficiencies)
Sprenger Health Care Of Port Royal — Port Royal (3 deficiencies)
The Arboretum At The Woodlands — Greenville (3 deficiencies)
Edgefield Post-Acute — Edgefield (4 deficiencies)
Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation Unit — Greenwood (4 deficiencies)
Kempton Of Charleston — Charleston (4 deficiencies)
Nhc Healthcare - Charleston — Charleston (4 deficiencies)
Nhc Healthcare - Lexington — West Columbia (4 deficiencies)
Rosecrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center — Inman (4 deficiencies)
Willow Brooke Court At Park Pointe Village — Rock Hill (4 deficiencies)
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care — Camden (5 deficiencies)
Loris Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC — Loris (5 deficiencies)
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton — Clinton (5 deficiencies)
Presbyterian Home Of Sc - Foothills — Easley (5 deficiencies)
Rolling Green Village — Greenville (5 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in South Carolina

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 581 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 357 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 357 citations
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — 322 citations
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — 264 citations

Nursing Homes by City in South Carolina

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families