Caris Healthcare – Greenwood

Hospice Home in Greenwood

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Caris Healthcare – Greenwood

Hospice Home in Greenwood

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Caris Healthcare – Greenwood

Caris Healthcare takes pride in their personalized approach, recognizing the uniqueness of every patient’s journey. As part of the We Honor Veterans program, they extend their honoring hands to vets, acknowledging their dedicated service to the nation. In the field of senior care, Caris Healthcare shines with highly qualified professionals who embody the community’s core values: expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication.

Their specially trained team listens intently to each story, offering care that not only addresses physical needs but also eases mental and spiritual struggles during the end-of-life stage. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, they extend their compassionate services even to pediatric hospice, making them a beacon of support for families in their most vulnerable moments.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5 ▼ 0.9 South Carolina average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5 ▼ 0.8 South Carolina average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5 ▲ 1.1 South Carolina average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5 ▼ 0.5 South Carolina average: 3.5/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Carolina state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 64th out of 105 homes in South Carolina.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 42m per day
Rank #64 / 105Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 105 homes in South Carolina.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 105 South Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility South Carolina avg (4h 5m per day)
vs South Carolina avg
-9%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 56m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupancy rate 88% Rank #40 / 108Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 108. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 138 days
Occupancy rate
88% Rank #40 / 108Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 108. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
138 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$19.0M
Operating loss
-$494.3K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$19.0M Rank #26 / 109Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 109 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$494.3K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #25 / 109Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 109 homes in South Carolina.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$7.2M
37.7% of revenue Rank #70 / 109Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 109 homes in South Carolina.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.3M
Total costs $19.5M
Bed community size
152-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #7 / 27Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 27 homes in South Carolina.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across South Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Homes
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
CountyGreenwood
License NumberNCF-0802
CMS Certification Number425063

Ownership & Operating Entity

Caris Healthcare – Greenwood is legally operated by Nhc Healthcare/greenwood Llc, and administrated by Shearer, Jacob.

Ownership TypeLtd. Liability

Type Of Units

Nursing Home
152 units
Total beds
152 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Memory & Specialized Care

2 services
Offers Alzheimer's Care
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPalliative care, Grief support, Pediatric hospice support

Types of Care at Caris Healthcare – Greenwood

Hospice Care

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Inspection History

In South Carolina, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality conducts unannounced inspections to ensure care providers meet all health and safety codes.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

South Carolina average 3.9


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
16 Rank #78 / 107Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 107 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina state average, with a ranking across all 107 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection
2.67

South Carolina average 3.44


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
2 Rank #34 / 71Severe citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 71 homes in South Carolina.Shows citations where actual resident harm occurred, compared to the South Carolina average and ranked across 71 SNFs statewide. Even a single severe citation is significant — lower is always better.
100% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

2 critical citations More info South Carolina average: 1

0 serious citations More info South Carolina average: 0.3

14 moderate citations More info South Carolina average: 12.3

0 minor citations More info South Carolina average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 01, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. May 01, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. May 01, 2025
Corrected

Compare Hospice Homes around Greenwood The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

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Caris Healthcare – Greenwood
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Greenwood152No 43 --
Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Greenwood (West Alexander Avenue)15No 31 --
Agape Care – Greenwood
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Greenwood (Greenwood Village)-No 54 --
Medical Services of America (MSA) – Greenwood
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Greenwood-No 44 --
Traditions Health Hospital & Palliative Care – Greenwood
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Greenwood-No 44 --

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SC

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SC

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid Weatherization

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
SC

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SC

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
SC

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Greenwood's city center to Caris Healthcare – Greenwood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.67 miles to nearest hospital (Methodon dosing)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 186
Employees 182
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.39:1
23% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average ratio: 1.80:1

Avg staff/day 79
Average shift 7.2 hours
9% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 52,038
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 83
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.1%

572 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant8308324,09591100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse220228,02091100%7.8
Registered Nurse270276,12691100%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker4042,0716774%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist6061,7087279%6.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,5146875%8.2
Physical Therapy Aide6061,4257987%7.3
Feeding Assistant3031,0616673%7.9
Dietitian2028676268%7.9
Qualified Social Worker3145565763%6.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1235557178%5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician3035516875%6.6
Other Dietary Services Staff2025216369%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant2024996571%5.7
Administrator1014886268%7.9
Respiratory Therapist1014646167%7.6
Other Social Services Staff1014385864%7.6
Nurse Aide in Training110114241921%7.1
Nurse Practitioner1014165257%8
Medical Director0112403033%8
83 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
27 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 74%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 79%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 87%
3 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 73%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 63%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 78%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 69%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 67%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 64%
11 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 21%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 57%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 33%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 134
Medicare
22
16.4% of residents
Medicaid
105
78.4% of residents
Private pay or other
7
5.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.6
24% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.6
31% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.8%
25% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.5%
48% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.5%
21% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5%
85% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
42% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
20% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
8% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.0%
63% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.7%
68% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.6%
5% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.9%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.5%
33% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
8% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 43.1%
45% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

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 $22K
35% lower than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 2 Rank #36 / 69Federal fines — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 69 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's CMS fine count alongside the South Carolina average, and where it ranks among all 69 skilled nursing facilities in the state. Fewer fines mean a better rank.
18% fewer fines than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $22K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 12, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 17, 2023
$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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