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Palmettos of Garden City
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Murrells Inlet, SC
CMS overall rating Info 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.
Delicious meal served with colorful vegetables and drink Resident smiling in front of an aquarium in a common area

Palmettos of Garden City

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Murrells Inlet, SC
CMS overall rating Info 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.
9415 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 View map
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Overview of Palmettos of Garden City

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Palmettos of Garden City offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Murrells Inlet, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 90 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Restaurant-style dining and chef-prepared meals provide meals in a dining room setting, while the salon allows residents to receive grooming services on site. Landscaped courtyards offer outdoor space, and wellness programs provide structured activities; pets are also allowed for residents who have a companion animal. Teriann Cronin serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (843) 668-2500
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 40.6% Above SC avg. ▲ 40.6% Above SC avg.SC average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 45.9% Above SC avg. ▲ 45.9% Above SC avg.SC average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 3.7% Above SC avg. ▲ 3.7% Above SC avg.SC average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 19.0% Above SC avg. ▲ 19.0% Above SC avg.SC average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs South Carolina averages

Rank #66 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 66th out of 117 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 117 South Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This nursing home is ranked 66th out of 117 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.

3h 47m

5% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
34m
−15% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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 10m
+8% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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.
2h 2m
−13% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
3h 14m
−9% State avg: 3h 33m per day · National avg: 3h 31m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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
−5% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
12m
−52% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 29m per day

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +8% above South Carolina average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #81 / 132Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 81st out of 132 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
89 days

About this community

License Details

CountyHorry
License NumberCRC-1649
Business TypeLimited Liability Company (multiple member)

Ownership & Operating Entity

Palmettos of Garden City is legally operated by Palmettos Of Garden City LLC, and administered by Teriann Cronin.

Owner NamePalmettos Of Garden City LLC

Leadership

Administrator Emailteri.cronin@nhccare.com

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Courtyard
Salon
Wellness Center
Pet Friendly

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 2

State average 3.8

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations
13 Rank #71 / 117Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 71st out of 117 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 117 SC facilities. Lower citation counts earn 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 12.9

Citations per inspection
6.5 Rank #114 / 117Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 114th out of 117 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 117 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 3.39

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

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.3

0 critical citations State average: 0.9
0 serious citations State average: 0.3
13 moderate citations State average: 11.7
0 minor citations State average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 151
Employees 148
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.09 : 1
40% fewer staff per resident than South Carolina average
South Carolina average ratio: 1.81 : 1 South Carolina average ratio: 1.81 : 1See full South Carolina ranking
Avg staff/day 71
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 7.9 hours South Carolina average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full South Carolina ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 53,623

Nursing staff breakdown

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

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 17 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 36 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 36
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 63 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 63
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6306324,05892100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse3603611,82992100%9.3
Registered Nurse170175,05492100%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker4041,8887480%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist5051,6856672%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,4038592%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide3031,2306470%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,0526368%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician2029236571%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide2027866470%7.2
Dietitian1015125762%9
Administrator1014966267%8
Nurse Practitioner1014886166%8
Qualified Social Worker2024796368%7.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014626065%7.7
RN Director of Nursing1014485661%8
Physical Therapy Assistant2024306267%5.6
Dental Services Staff1013965459%7.3
Medical Director011333%1
Other Physician022333%1
63 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
36 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 80%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 $6K Rank #54 / 120Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 54th out of 120 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 120 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
81% lower than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 1
59% fewer fines than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $6K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 9, 2025 · $6K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 9, 2025
$6K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.3
18% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.5
7% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.4%
41% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.5%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.6%
8% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.8%
96% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.8%
28% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
8% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
37% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

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

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.9%
12% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.8%
7% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
9% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.0%
6% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
67% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.9%
18% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

39% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 138
Medicare
18
13% of residents
Medicaid
58
42% of residents
Private pay or other
62
44.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$15.6M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.1M
For-profit Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$15.6M Rank #22 / 113Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 22nd out of 113 nursing homes we track in South Carolina. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$99.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #19 / 113Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 19th out of 113 nursing homes we track in South Carolina. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.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.
$9.4M 60% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #55 / 113Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 55th out of 113 nursing homes we track in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.6M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Teriann Cronin.

This home is owned by Palmettos Of Garden City LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 425324

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
537 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 48%
Private pay 39%
Medicaid 12%
Discharges
517 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 46%
Private pay 42%
Medicaid 11%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
White Oak Manor Lancaster ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Lancaster
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 108
Rank #28 / 132
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
SC AVG 87.4%
Rank #44 / 85
+5%
4.53
Facility 4.53
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #33 / 117
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -59%+13%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #24 / 117
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #48 / 117
-121-
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 33
Rank #40 / 47
Nhc Healthcare/Lancaster LLC
$11.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #43 / 113
$8.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #27 / 113
71%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 71%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #22 / 113
425017
Palmettos of Garden City ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Murrells Inlet
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 108
Rank #81 / 132
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3.78
Facility 3.78
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #66 / 117
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +21%-5%
$4.1k
Facility $4.1k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #54 / 120
13
Facility 13
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #71 / 117
6.5
Facility 6.5
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #114 / 117
-136--Palmettos Of Garden City LLC
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #22 / 113
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #19 / 113
60%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #55 / 113
425324
Resorts at Beaufort ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Beaufort
170
Facility 170
SC AVG 108
Rank #14 / 132
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
SC AVG 87.4%
Rank #78 / 85
-15%
4.09
Facility 4.09
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #49 / 117
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -2%+2%
$10.9k
Facility $10.9k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #78 / 120
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #104 / 117
4.4
Facility 4.4
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #89 / 117
1127-
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 33
Rank #17 / 47
Resorts At Beaufort LLC$10.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$5.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.51.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.425067
Peachtree Centre ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Gaffney
151
Facility 151
SC AVG 108
Rank #19 / 132
97.4%
Facility 97.4%
SC AVG 87.4%
Rank #3 / 85
+11%
3.06
Facility 3.06
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #109 / 117
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -46%-23%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
18
Facility 18
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #94 / 117
6.0
Facility 6.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #112 / 117
-147-
26
Facility 26
SC AVG 33
Rank #29 / 47
Peachtree Operating Group LLC
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #70 / 113
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #87 / 113
52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #83 / 113
425095
Brookdale Anderson -
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Anderson
160
Facility 160
SC AVG 108
Rank #16 / 132
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43
Facility 43
SC AVG 33
Rank #18 / 47
$5.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$3.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.56.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.425398

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmettos of Garden City

What is the license number of Palmettos of Garden City?

According to SC state health department records, Palmettos of Garden City's license number is CRC-1649.

What is the occupancy rate at Palmettos of Garden City?

Palmettos of Garden City's occupancy is 85.5%.

Are pets allowed at Palmettos of Garden City?

Yes, Palmettos of Garden City allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Palmettos of Garden City operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Palmettos of Garden City is registered as a for-profit in SC.

Who is the administrator of Palmettos of Garden City?

Teriann Cronin is the administrator of Palmettos of Garden City.

What is the overall rating for Palmettos of Garden City?

Palmettos of Garden City received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Palmettos of Garden City have?

Palmettos of Garden City has 90 beds.

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