Palmetto Patriots Home

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Palmetto Patriots Home
Palmetto Patriots Home is a facility dedicated to serving Veterans in Gaffney, South Carolina. It offers a range of services including medical care, nursing care, rehabilitative therapy, and recreational activities. The home is designed to provide a supportive environment for Veterans to lead active and fulfilling lives.
(864) 649-2000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
7h 2m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 104
Residents per day (avg)
52
Bed community size
104-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Homes

Additional licensing details

License number: NCF-1107
CMS Certification Number: 425003

Ownership & operating entity

Palmetto Patriots Home is administrated by PALMER, CHRISTOPHER.

Owner name: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

104 all private beds
expansive living areas
on-site pharmacy
full-time licensed pharmacist
full nursing staff
licensed therapists
activity therapist
transportation services
beauty and barber services
on-site laundry

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Medical Care, Nursing Care, Rehabilitative Therapy, Pharmacy Services, Recreational and Therapeutic Activities, Social Services, Dietary Services, Transportation Services, Beauty and Barber Services, Laundry Services
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, seven days a week

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Meals are prepared on-site, with special diets accommodated as prescribed. Snacks are available throughout the day.
Meals Included
Yes

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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
Palmetto Patriots Home
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SC 29342
52
No
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51.70
5/5
7.0356
5/5
3/5
3/5
9
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-37%
+76%
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76.6%
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Address 8255.2 miles from city center

Address GAFFNEY, SC 29342

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

198
Total Staff
171
Employees
27
Contractors
31,625
Total Hours (Quarter)
78
Avg Staff/Day
4.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse124.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse444.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant904.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
155 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
11 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
12 staff
3.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,576 contractor hours this quarter
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Other Physician: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Feeding Assistant: 9 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9009014,91391100%4.5
Licensed Practical Nurse440448,39891100%4.7
Registered Nurse120121,98091100%4.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist5161,1936571%3.9
Other Dietary Services Staff100101,1698897%3.4
Speech Language Pathologist0339857582%5.4
Physical Therapy Aide0445186470%5.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0224096369%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224076470%6.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant2022546369%4
Nurse Practitioner1012446167%4
Mental Health Service Worker1012406066%4
Administrator1012285763%4
Dental Services Staff1011885560%3.4
Dietitian2021464145%3.6
Feeding Assistant0991273741%2.8
Occupational Therapy Aide2021147886%1
Qualified Social Worker011842730%3.1
Other Physician044282022%1
Medical Director011333%1

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: State Government
Part of: SC Department of Veteran Affairs
Resident Census by Payment Source
51 Total Residents
Private Pay/Other 51 (100%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 8.7
In line with State average

State average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.6
14% worse than State average

State 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 19.5%
49% worse than State average

State average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.3%
43% better than State average

State 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 24.1%
42% worse than State average

State average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.4%
46% worse than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.0%
18% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
11% better than State average

State average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
14% better than State average

State average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.8%
19% better than State average

State average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
9% better than State average

State average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
8% better than State average

State average: 90.6%

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 $30K
10% lower than State average

State average: $34K

Number of fines 9
269% more fines than State average

State 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 State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $30K
State 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. Jan 8, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 2, 2024
$3K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 11, 2023
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 20, 2023
$2K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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