Total health inspections
4
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Saluda Nursing Center
Assisted Living Home
Saluda Nursing Center
Assisted Living Home
Saluda Nursing Center is a non-profit 176-bed nursing care facility serving Saluda County since 1968. It offers 24/7 skilled nursing care and outpatient services including physical therapy and occupational therapy. The facility is committed to providing compassionate and knowledgeable care to its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
176
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day (avg)
158
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day (avg)
158
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
16% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
City-County
Home revenue
$21.4M
Surplus of revenue
$804.5K
Governmental home
City-County
Home revenue
$21,433,968.00
Surplus of revenue
$804,520.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.6M
176-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Homes
Additional licensing details
License number:
NCF-0265
CMS Certification Number:
425081
Accreditations:
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), South Carolina Nursing Home Association, South Carolina Health Care Association, American Health Care Association, LeadingAge South Carolina
Ownership & operating entity
Saluda Nursing Center is administrated by MACK, JAMES H..
Owner name:
SALUDA COUNTY
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Programs & Activities
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
Saluda Nursing Center
+9%
+2%
+1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SC 29138-7808
176
No
-
BOWLES, ROBERT
83.3%
$21,276,131.00
$9,347,970.00
43.9%
157.60
4.0960
4
12
4
+9%+2%+1%-
Job Haines Home
-21%
+63%
-41%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Bloomfield
40
No
85
HAVERON, NOREEN
45.5%
$13,340,016.00
$10,214,151.00
76.6%
36.90
6.3081
-
4
-
-21%+63%-41%Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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10
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Saluda Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
SC 29138-7808
Bed Count:
176
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BOWLES, ROBERT
CCN:
425081
Occupancy:
83.3%
Home Revenue:
$21,276,131.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,347,970.00
Payroll %:
43.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
157.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0960
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
12
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Job Haines Home
Type of care:
AL
HC
HC
SNF
Community:
Bloomfield
Bed Count:
40
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HAVERON, NOREEN
CCN:
315392
Occupancy:
45.5%
Home Revenue:
$13,340,016.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,214,151.00
Payroll %:
76.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
36.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.3081
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+63%
+63%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-41%
-41%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Places of interest near Saluda Nursing Center
4329.6 miles from city center
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
189
Total Staff
175
Employees
14
Contractors
66,499
Total Hours (Quarter)
95
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 8.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 8.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 103 | 7.7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
155 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
11 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.7%
of total hours from contractors
3,785 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 103 | 0 | 103 | 37,844 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 0 | 32 | 10,943 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,131 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,598 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,358 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 961 | 81 | 89% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 952 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 939 | 68 | 75% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 936 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 890 | 76 | 84% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 873 | 67 | 74% | 5.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 548 | 73 | 80% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 494 | 73 | 80% | 5.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 56 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 365 | 59 | 65% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 147 | 24 | 26% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 8 | 9% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 18% | 1.1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
12
Citations per inspection
3
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
4
4
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
4 critical citations
0 serious citations
8 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights critical citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: County Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
161
Total Residents
Medicare
25
(15.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
94
(58.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
42
(26.1%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.2
62% worse than State averageState average: 8.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.2
70% worse than State averageState average: 15.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
44% worse than State averageState average: 13.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
40.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
40.9%
152% worse than State averageState average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.0%
12% worse than State averageState average: 17.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
25% better than State averageState average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
40% better than State averageState average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%
60% worse than State averageState average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
16% better than State averageState average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
54% better than State averageState average: 2.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
29.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
29.1%
100% worse than State averageState average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
8% better than State averageState average: 90.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
10% better than State averageState average: 90.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
80.6%
In line with State averageState average: 79.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
In line with State averageState average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.7%
11% better than State averageState average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$27K
20% lower than State averageState average: $34K
Number of fines
4
64% more fines than State averageState average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than State averageState average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$27K
State average
$34K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 17, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 17, 2025
$8K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 17, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 17, 2025
$8K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 30, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 30, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 30, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 30, 2023
$5K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Saluda Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
83.3%
↓ 4.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$804,520
↑ ~$288K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11,821,371
↑ ~$87K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.8%
↑ 1.3pp vs 2022
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