Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
194
169 employees · 25 contractors · 77 on an average day Palmetto Patriots Home
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Gaffney, SC
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Palmetto Patriots Home
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Gaffney, SC
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Palmetto Patriots Home is a nursing home in Gaffney, SC. 24-hour staffing is also available to ensure residents have access to services as needed. Moreover, residents receive a total of 7 hours and 38 minutes of nursing care daily.n
There are 104 beds in a variety of private suites. Additionally, pharmacy services are available on-site through an on-site pharmacy and a full-time licensed pharmacist. Beauty and barber services also provide grooming at the home, while transportation services offer arranged transportation without requiring residents to organize every trip independently.
Furthermore, meals are prepared on-site, and special diets can be accommodated as prescribed, allowing dietary requirements to be followed through the meal service.
The community is operated by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, with Christopher Palmer as the administrator.
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
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 118 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. 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 38m
This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 118 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. 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 38mStandout metric: LPN / LVN is +127% above South Carolina average
1 of 6 metrics below South Carolina average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. All 17 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
17 staff · 4.6-hour shifts
57m
↑ 49% · SC 38mThis facility: 57m per resident per day, 49% above the South Carolina average of 38m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 17 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
17 staff · 4.6-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. All 46 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
46 staff · 4.9-hour shifts
2h 18m
↑ 127% · SC 1h 1mThis facility: 2h 18m per resident per day, 127% above the South Carolina average of 1h 1m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 46 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
46 staff · 4.9-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. All 86 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
86 staff · 4.7-hour shifts
4h 23m
↑ 98% · SC 2h 13mThis facility: 4h 23m per resident per day, 98% above the South Carolina average of 2h 13m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 86 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
86 staff · 4.7-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 20m
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.
5m
↑ 1% · SC 5mThis facility: 5m per resident per day, 1% above the South Carolina average of 5m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
6h 48m
↑ 103% · SC 3h 21mThis facility: 6h 48m per resident per day, 103% above the South Carolina average of 3h 21m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
20m
↓ 15% · SC 24mThis facility: 20m per resident per day, 15% below the South Carolina average of 24m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 28m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
194
169 employees · 25 contractors · 77 on an average day
194 total staff / 52 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2026).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
3.73 : 1
↑ 110% · SC 1.77This facility: 3.73 staff per resident, 110% above the South Carolina average of 1.77 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
194 staff ÷ 52 residents
See full South Carolina ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
4.7 h
↓ 41% · SC 7.9 hThis facility: 4.7 h, 41% below the South Carolina average of 7.9 h (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
32,688 staff hours this quarter
See full South Carolina ranking →91.9% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
South Carolina average: 89% · Contractors this quarter: Feeding Assistant (7), Physical Therapy Aide (4), Other Physician (4), Physical Therapy Assistant (2), Occupational Therapy Assistant (2), Clinical Nurse Specialist (1), Speech Language Pathologist (1), Respiratory Therapy Technician (1), Qualified Social Worker (1), Medical Director (1), RN Director of Nursing (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
104
Rank #69 / 133Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 69th out of 133 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
104
Rank #69 / 133Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 69th out of 133 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
53
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)
About This Community
Facility TypeHL- Nursing Home
StatusActive
CountyCherokee
License NumberNCF-1107
Business TypeState
CMS Certification Number425003
Palmetto Patriots Home is legally operated by South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs, and administered by Christopher Palmer.
Owner NameSouth Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs
Institutional Nursing Home
104 units
Total beds
104 units
Resident Council
Family Council
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Personalized Care Plans
Social Work & Case ManagementListed as: Social services and counseling
Laundry & Linen
Email
cpalmer@hmrvsi.com
Pets not allowed
On-Site Physical Therapy Facility
Beauty Salon
Activities
Current Events Discussion
Off-Campus Dining
Baseball Games Outings
Musical Concerts Outings
Fishing
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Palmetto Patriots Home.
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Palmetto Patriots Home.Food DescriptionMeals are prepared on-site, with special diets accommodated as prescribed. Snacks are available throughout the day.
Room Types
Private Room
Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Oct 2026
8 penalties in the past 3 years
Latest: Jan 8, 2024 · $3,764 civil money penalty
Jan 8, 2024 · $3,764 civil money penalty
Jan 2, 2024 · $3,497 civil money penalty
Dec 11, 2023 · $8,875 civil money penalty
Nov 20, 2023 · $2,421 civil money penalty
Nov 13, 2023 · $2,152 civil money penalty
Nov 6, 2023 · $2,447 civil money penalty
Oct 30, 2023 · $2,098 civil money penalty
Oct 23, 2023 · $1,748 civil money penalty
Total fines
$27,002
↓ 4% · SC $28KThis facility: $27,002, 4% below the South Carolina average of $28,139. Average among the 98 South Carolina facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #105 / 119Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 105th out of 119 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 119 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
8
↑ 294% · SC 2.03This facility: 8, 294% above the South Carolina average of 2.03. Average among the 98 South Carolina facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
SC avg 0.1South Carolina average: 0.1. Average among the 98 South Carolina facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Penalty history · past 3 years
Jan 8, 2024
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$3,764
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$3,764
Jan 2, 2024
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$3,497
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$3,497
Dec 11, 2023
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$8,875
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$8,875
Nov 20, 2023
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,421
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,421
Nov 13, 2023
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,152
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,152
Nov 6, 2023
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,447
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,447
Oct 30, 2023
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,098
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$2,098
Oct 23, 2023
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$1,748
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$1,748Fine amount comparison
This facility
$27,002
South Carolina average
$28,139
US average
$66,281
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. South Carolina and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the South Carolina average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 27% · SC 3.9This facility: 5.0, 27% above the SC average of 3.9 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
5.1
Score · lower is better
↓ 32% · SC 7.4This facility: 5.1, 32% below the SC average of 7.4 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
9.9
Score · lower is better
↓ 27% · SC 13.5This facility: 9.9, 27% below the SC average of 13.5 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 9 better, 3 worse, 1 near SC average
1 short-stay measure: 1 better
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.6%
↓ 35% · SC 11.6This facility: 7.6, 35% below the SC average of 11.6 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.6%
↓ 35% · SC 11.6This facility: 7.6, 35% below the SC average of 11.6 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.0%
↓ 57% · SC 11.8This facility: 5.0, 57% below the SC average of 11.8 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.0%
↓ 57% · SC 11.8This facility: 5.0, 57% below the SC average of 11.8 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.1%
↑ 6% · SC 16.2This facility: 17.1, 6% above the SC average of 16.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.1%
↑ 6% · SC 16.2This facility: 17.1, 6% above the SC average of 16.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
↓ 59% · SC 1.2This facility: 0.5, 59% below the SC average of 1.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
↓ 59% · SC 1.2This facility: 0.5, 59% below the SC average of 1.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
↓ 5% · SC 3.2This facility: 3.0, 5% below the SC average of 3.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
↓ 5% · SC 3.2This facility: 3.0, 5% below the SC average of 3.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.7%
↑ 16% · SC 4.9This facility: 5.7, 16% above the SC average of 4.9 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.7%
↑ 16% · SC 4.9This facility: 5.7, 16% above the SC average of 4.9 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
↓ 33% · SC 6.1This facility: 4.1, 33% below the SC average of 6.1 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
↓ 33% · SC 6.1This facility: 4.1, 33% below the SC average of 6.1 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · SC 3.2This facility: 0.0, 100% below the SC average of 3.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · SC 3.2This facility: 0.0, 100% below the SC average of 3.2 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.4%
↓ 45% · SC 15.4This facility: 8.4, 45% below the SC average of 15.4 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.4%
↓ 45% · SC 15.4This facility: 8.4, 45% below the SC average of 15.4 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 9% · SC 91.8This facility: 100.0, 9% above the SC average of 91.8 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 9% · SC 91.8This facility: 100.0, 9% above the SC average of 91.8 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.6%
↑ 2% · SC 92.5This facility: 94.6, 2% above the SC average of 92.5 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.6%
↑ 2% · SC 92.5This facility: 94.6, 2% above the SC average of 92.5 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.58
↓ 22% · SC 2.03This facility: 1.58, 22% below the SC average of 2.03 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.58
↓ 22% · SC 2.03This facility: 1.58, 22% below the SC average of 2.03 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.71
↑ 42% · SC 1.91This facility: 2.71, 42% above the SC average of 1.91 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.71
↑ 42% · SC 1.91This facility: 2.71, 42% above the SC average of 1.91 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 1 measures
Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
↑ 14% · SC 81.9This facility: 93.3, 14% above the SC average of 81.9 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
↑ 14% · SC 81.9This facility: 93.3, 14% above the SC average of 81.9 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
52 residents · Sep 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
0 · 0%
Medicaid
0 · 0%
Private pay & other
52 · 100%
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Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Carolina average is: 60.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| White Oak Manor Lancaster | NH SNF | Lancaster | 132
Facility
132
SC AVG
109
Rank
#29 / 133 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
SC AVG
89.7%
Rank
#55 / 87 | +2% | 4.32
Facility
4.32
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#37 / 118 | -59% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#1 / 119 | 7
Facility
7
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#28 / 116 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#31 / 116 | - | 121 | - |
8
Facility
8
SC AVG
33
Rank
#39 / 46 | Nhc Healthcare/Lancaster LLC | $11.9M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $8.4M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 71%*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 425017 | ||||
| Veterans Victory House | NH SNF | Walterboro | 220
Facility
220
SC AVG
109
Rank
#3 / 133 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
SC AVG
89.7%
Rank
#68 / 87 | -4% | 4.62
Facility
4.62
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#31 / 118 | +50% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#1 / 119 | 4
Facility
4
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#11 / 116 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#15 / 116 | - | 190 | - | - | South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs | $22.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$22.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
SC AVG
$13.4M
Rank
#12 / 104 | $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
SC AVG
$7.9M
Rank
#7 / 104 | 55.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
55.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
SC AVG
60.8%
Rank
#63 / 104 | 425386 | ||||
| Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center | NH SNF | Rock Hill | 99
Facility
99
SC AVG
109
Rank
#74 / 133 |
86.3%
Facility
86.3%
SC AVG
89.7%
Rank
#69 / 87 | -4% | 3.77
Facility
3.77
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#69 / 118 | -21% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#1 / 119 | 7
Facility
7
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#28 / 116 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#31 / 116 | - | 85 | - | - | Rock Hill Healthcare LLC | $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$13.4M
Rank
#54 / 104 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$7.9M
Rank
#58 / 104 | 58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
60.8%
Rank
#43 / 104 | 425159 | ||||
| The Palms at Florence | NH RC SNF | Florence | 163
Facility
163
SC AVG
109
Rank
#16 / 133 |
94.4%
Facility
94.4%
SC AVG
89.7%
Rank
#23 / 87 | +5% | 4.16
Facility
4.16
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#43 / 118 | -34% | +1% | $32.9k
Facility
$32.9k
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#61 / 119 | 11
Facility
11
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#44 / 116 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#59 / 116 | 2 | 154 | - | - | Commander Operator LLC | $19.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$19.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$13.4M
Rank
#15 / 104 | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$7.9M
Rank
#26 / 104 | 46%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
46%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
60.8%
Rank
#97 / 104 | 425119 | ||||
| Palmetto Patriots Home | NH SNF | Gaffney | 104
Facility
104
SC AVG
109
Rank
#69 / 133 | - | - | 7.64
Facility
7.64
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#1 / 118 | -4% | +85% | $27.0k
Facility
$27.0k
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#105 / 119 | - | - | - | 53 | - | - | South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs | - | - | - | 425003 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other SC nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Patriots Home
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 Who is the owner of Palmetto Patriots Home?
Palmetto Patriots Home is legally operated by South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs, and administered by Christopher Palmer.
02 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.
03 Are pets allowed at Palmetto Patriots Home?
No, Palmetto Patriots Home has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Palmetto Patriots Home?
The team at Palmetto Patriots Home can be reached at CPALMER@HMRVSI.COM.
05 Is Palmetto Patriots Home a government-operated facility?
Palmetto Patriots Home is a government-operated nursing facility in SC.
06 Who is the administrator of Palmetto Patriots Home?
Christopher Palmer is the administrator of Palmetto Patriots Home.
07 What is the overall rating for Palmetto Patriots Home?
Palmetto Patriots Home received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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