Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center
Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
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.

Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center

Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
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.
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Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 4

South Carolina average 3.9


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
15 Rank #73 / 113Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 113 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 113 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection
3.75 Rank #76 / 113Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 113 homes in South Carolina. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 113 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Carolina average 3.44


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

9 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
4
300% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

4 critical citations South Carolina average: 1

0 serious citations South Carolina average: 0.3

11 moderate citations South Carolina average: 12.3

0 minor citations South Carolina average: 0.1
Citations history (last 4 years)
Nutrition moderate citation May 16, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 16, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 07, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 07, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 89
Employees 85
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.16:1
37% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average ratio: 1.84:1 South Carolina average ratio: 1.84:1See full South Carolina ranking
Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 8.5 hours
8% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 7.9 hours South Carolina average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full South Carolina ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 29,779

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 43
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

2.4%

702 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4304315,53192100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse190195,96492100%8.8
Registered Nurse7071,9899199%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0317076%8.2
Nurse Practitioner2028357480%8.2
Dietitian1015436571%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist2024975964%7.7
Administrator1014806065%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014725964%8
Physical Therapy Assistant1014495661%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014475560%8.1
Feeding Assistant0113966672%6
Physical Therapy Aide2023915661%6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician1012934347%6.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112646672%4
Qualified Social Worker2021564347%3.6
Medical Director011301415%2.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111233%4
43 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 76%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 80%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 64%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 64%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 61%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 60%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 72%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 61%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 47%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 72%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 47%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

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 $13K Rank #72 / 114Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 114 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 114 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
62% lower than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 1
59% 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 $13K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jul 14, 2023 · $13K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 14, 2023
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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
25% 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. 8.8
43% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average South Carolina avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.0%
16% 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 13.5%
17% 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 2.0%
88% 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 1.1%
65% better 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 5.1%
16% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
57% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
65% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
30% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.5%
69% 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 99.3%
10% better 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 100.0%
10% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.75
14% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.03

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.48
30% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.91

Short-stay resident measures
Average South Carolina avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.0%
7% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better 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 95.5%
22% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.5%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 24.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.2%
15% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 29.4%
45% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 60.8%
20% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 12 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 77
Medicare
7
9.1% of residents
Medicaid
61
79.2% of residents
Private pay or other
9
11.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9.6M
Operating deficit
-$592.5K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9.6M Rank #91 / 116Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 116 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$592.5K
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 #63 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 116 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.3M
65.5% of revenue Rank #9 / 116Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 116 homes in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run South Carolina SNFs typically land around 53–64% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
Total costs $10.2M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

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Address 11250.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mullins's city center to Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina

Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center is located in MULLINS, South Carolina.
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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%)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center

Who is the owner of Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center?

The legal owner and operator of Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center is Medical University Hospital Authority.

What is the license number of Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center?

According to SC state health department records, Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center's license number is NCF-1027.

What is the best email address for Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center?

The team at Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center?

Daniel E. Lewis is the administrator of Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center.

How many beds does Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center have?

Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center has 92 beds.

What is the address of Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center?

Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center is located at 518 S MAIN ST.

What is the phone number of Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center?

(843) 431-2000 will put you in contact with the team at Musc Health Mullins Nursing Center.

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