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Palmetto Patriots Home
Operated by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs under the administration of Christopher Palmer, Palmetto Patriots Home is a skilled nursing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. The 104-bed home serves veterans and their families who need nursing care and rehabilitation services. All resident rooms are private, so residents have their own space and access to large shared living areas.
The facility provides comprehensive nursing care and rehabilitation services. Residents receive an average of 7 hours and 2 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, and activity therapists work together around the clock to support residents. The level of staffing helps residents recovering from illness or injury and those managing ongoing health conditions.
Rehabilitation services are a major part of the home’s care program. Licensed therapists provide therapy based on each resident’s needs. Recreational and therapeutic activities are also available for recovery, participation, and daily engagement. An on-site pharmacy is staffed by a full-time licensed pharmacist to ensure medications are managed safely and efficiently.
Meals are prepared on site, and the dietary team accommodates special diets ordered by physicians. Snacks are available throughout the day. Additional services include a beauty and barber shop, laundry services, and transportation. These services help support daily comfort and reduce the need for outside appointments whenever possible.
Community insights.
About this community
Palmetto Patriots Home is legally operated by South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs, and administered by Christopher Palmer.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Total hours from contractors
2,343 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| 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
47 Licensed Practical Nurse
13 Registered Nurse
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
4 Speech Language Pathologist
3 Physical Therapy Aide
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
2 Mental Health Service Worker
1 Administrator
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Dietitian
5 Feeding Assistant
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
1 Qualified Social Worker
4 Other Physician
1 Medical Director
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)
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
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.
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.
Long-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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.
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120 Hampshire Dr, Gaffney, SC 29342
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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: 62.8% 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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| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | West Columbia | 22
Facility
22
SC AVG
90
Rank
#298 / 304 |
91.8%
Facility
91.8%
SC AVG
86.4%
Rank
#44 / 92 | +6% | 6.69
Facility
6.69
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#5 / 117 | +65% | +67% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#14 / 119 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#3 / 119 | 1 | 20 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
SC AVG
34
Rank
#14 / 221 | Frances Case | $28.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$28.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#4 / 113 | $23.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$23.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#3 / 113 | 82.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
82.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#10 / 113 | 425401 | ||||
| Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae | NH AL IL MC SNF | Greenville (Cascades Verdae) | 44
Facility
44
SC AVG
90
Rank
#269 / 304 |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
SC AVG
86.4%
Rank
#56 / 92 | +4% | 4.87
Facility
4.87
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#18 / 117 | +3% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 6
Facility
6
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#20 / 119 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#14 / 119 | 1 | 40 | - |
8
Facility
8
SC AVG
34
Rank
#196 / 221 | Banyan Greenville LLC | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#93 / 113 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#49 / 113 | 94.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
94.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#5 / 113 | 425392 | ||||
| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Columbia (Williamsburg East) | 57
Facility
57
SC AVG
90
Rank
#226 / 304 |
28.1%
Facility
28.1%
SC AVG
86.4%
Rank
#92 / 92 | -67% | 5.61
Facility
5.61
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#8 / 117 | +300% | +40% | $3.7k
Facility
$3.7k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#54 / 120 | 13
Facility
13
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#70 / 119 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#90 / 119 | - | 16 | - |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
34
Rank
#117 / 221 | Diana Chavis | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#101 / 113 | $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#68 / 113 | 92.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
92.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#7 / 113 | 425385 | ||||
| Veterans Victory House | NH SNF | Walterboro | 220
Facility
220
SC AVG
90
Rank
#3 / 304 |
83.7%
Facility
83.7%
SC AVG
86.4%
Rank
#71 / 92 | -3% | 4.60
Facility
4.60
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#28 / 117 | +23% | +15% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 10
Facility
10
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#49 / 119 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#64 / 119 | 1 | 184 | - | - | South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs | $21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#11 / 113 | $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#18 / 113 | 44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#105 / 113 | 425386 | ||||
| Palmetto Patriots Home | NH SNF | Gaffney | 104
Facility
104
SC AVG
90
Rank
#103 / 304 | - | - | 7.46
Facility
7.46
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#1 / 117 | -23% | +87% | $30.1k
Facility
$30.1k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#106 / 120 | - | - | - | 50 | - | - | South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs | - | - | - | 425003 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Patriots Home
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.
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.
Are pets allowed at Palmetto Patriots Home?
No, Palmetto Patriots Home has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Palmetto Patriots Home?
The team at Palmetto Patriots Home can be reached at CPALMER@HMRVSI.COM.
Is Palmetto Patriots Home a government-operated facility?
Palmetto Patriots Home is a government-operated nursing facility in SC.
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.
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