Total staff
180
Employees
157
Contractors
23
Palmetto Patriots Home
Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Palmetto Patriots Home
Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 4th out of 112 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.
This home is ranked 4th out of 112 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.
7h 2m per day
Rank #4 / 112Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 112 homes in South Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 112 South Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs South Carolina avg
+72%
Standout metric
LPN / LVN is +79% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 42m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 49m per day | ▲ 79% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 17m per day | ▲ 48% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 5h 6m per day | ▲ 52% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 22m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
104-bed community Rank #105 / 312Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 312 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Homes
StatusActive
License NumberNCF-1107
CMS Certification Number425003
Palmetto Patriots Home is administrated by Christopher Palmer.
Owner NameSouth Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
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
Specific ProgramsMedical Care, Rehabilitative Therapy, Recreational and Therapeutic Activities, Dietary Services, Laundry Services
Operating Hours24 hours a day, seven days a week
Food DescriptionMeals are prepared on-site, with special diets accommodated as prescribed. Snacks are available throughout the day.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
3.53:1
92% better than South Carolina average
Avg staff/day
77
Average shift
4.2 hours
47% worse than South Carolina average
Total staff hours (quarter)
29,925
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
47
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
77
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
7.8%
2,343 contractor hours this quarter
Feeding Assistant: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Other Physician: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 77 | 0 | 77 | 14,423 | 92 | 100% | 4.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 47 | 0 | 47 | 8,241 | 92 | 100% | 4.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,747 | 92 | 100% | 4.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,160 | 66 | 72% | 3.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 924 | 91 | 99% | 3.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 681 | 77 | 84% | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 649 | 66 | 72% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 448 | 69 | 75% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 337 | 60 | 65% | 5.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 328 | 65 | 71% | 3.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 238 | 62 | 67% | 3.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 58 | 63% | 3.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 203 | 58 | 63% | 3.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 151 | 44 | 48% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 112 | 84 | 91% | 1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 17 | 18% | 2.8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 11% | 1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2% | 0.9 |
77 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
47 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
99%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
84%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
72%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
65%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
63%
5 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
48%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
91%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
18%
4 Other Physician
% of Days
11%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
2%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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 Rank #92 / 114Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd 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.
10% lower than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: $34K
Number of fines
9
269% more fines than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina 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 South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$30K
South Carolina average
$34K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
9 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 8, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 8, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 2, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 2, 2024
$3K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 11, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 11, 2023
$9K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 20, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 20, 2023
$2K
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.7
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 South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 8.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.6
14% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 15.5
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.5%
49% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 13.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.3%
43% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina 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
24.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.1%
42% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 17.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
46% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
18% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
11% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
14% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.8%
19% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
9% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
8% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.58
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.58
22% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.03
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.71
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.71
42% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.91
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
51
Private pay or other
51
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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Palmetto Patriots Home is located in GAFFNEY, South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Patriots Home
Who is the owner of Palmetto Patriots Home?
The legal owner and operator of Palmetto Patriots Home is South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs.
What is the license number of Palmetto Patriots Home?
According to SC state health department records, Palmetto Patriots Home's license number is NCF-1107.
What is the best email address for Palmetto Patriots Home?
The team at Palmetto Patriots Home can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Palmetto Patriots Home?
Christopher Palmer is the administrator of Palmetto Patriots Home.
How many beds does Palmetto Patriots Home have?
Palmetto Patriots Home has 104 beds.
Are there photos of Palmetto Patriots Home?
Yes — there are 32 photos of Palmetto Patriots Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Palmetto Patriots Home?
Palmetto Patriots Home is located at 120 HAMPSHIRE DR.
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