South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

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The Oaks of Orangeburg, a 122-bed church-affiliated nursing facility at 1000 Methodist Oaks Dr in Orangeburg, South Carolina, has operated as a nonprofit since 1956 under the leadership of owner-operator Joseph Fowler.
Spanning 650 acres with nearly 300 living accommodations, the community provides nursing home, independent living, assisted living, and home care across a 3-story building. It accepts Medicare (average 22-day stay), Medicaid (average 9-month stay), and private pay (average 1–2 month stay) populations. Minimum resident age is 55 years; pets are permitted.
The campus features recreational facilities and programming: fitness center, heated pool with personal training programs, exercise classes, bocce games, kayaking, and arts and crafts activities. Operational services include round-the-clock security and scheduled transportation to local medical appointments.
The facility operates at an annual deficit of $263,500 and occupies 76.8% of beds; below the South Carolina average of 82.1%.
Its location, in rural Orangeburg County, registers a walk score of 0 (completely car-dependent); the nearest hospital lies 5.31 miles away.
Nurses provide 2 hours 59 minutes of care per resident per day; 27% below the South Carolina average of 4 hours 5 minutes. Ranked 105th of 112 state facilities in nurse-to-resident ratios, the facility’s weekend coverage drops to 2 hours 25 minutes per resident; still 27% below state norms.
Of 209 total staff, contractors account for 12.2% of quarterly hours; the staff-to-resident ratio of 1.83:1 aligns with the state average.
Payroll represents 55.9% of revenue.
A June 2025 complaint investigation identified a critical deficiency for improper resident restraint (marked corrected). Over five inspections since 2021, the facility accumulated 23 health citations (99th of 113 statewide). Recent citations span Quality of Care (November 2024), pharmacy errors, nutrition practices, and others.
Federal fines totaled $122,000 across 14 penalty actions over three years; 264% above the state average.
Most significantly, preventive care falls far short of standards: pneumococcal vaccination coverage reaches only 26.9% for short-stay residents (66% worse than the 79.5% state average) and 35.8% for long-stay residents (60% worse than 90.5%). Influenza vaccination rates track similarly low at 26.6% and 62.7% respectively. Functional decline and high-risk events score better than state average, but falls with major injury occur at 5.6%; 89% worse than the state average of 3.0%.
The community is organized for short-term Medicare rehabilitation and longer-stay private-pay and Medicaid admissions on a rural, car-dependent campus where low staffing levels and vaccine compliance gaps present measurable clinical risk.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
South Carolina average 13.7
South Carolina average 3.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.
South Carolina average: 1
South Carolina average: 0.3
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,574 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 71 | 116 | 18,343 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 31 | 60 | 11,081 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 884 | 58 | 63% | 11 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 635 | 69 | 75% | 5.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 611 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 582 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 535 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 508 | 63 | 68% | 5.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 66 | 72% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 411 | 62 | 67% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 406 | 62 | 67% | 6.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 14 | 15% | 2.1 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
14 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Oaks of Orangeburg based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
51.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Orangeburg's city center to The Oaks of Orangeburg's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.31 miles to nearest hospital (Claflin University Nurse's Office)
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The Oaks of Orangeburg is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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The Oaks of Orangeburg is in the Felder neighborhood of Orangeburg.
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Yes — The Oaks of Orangeburg is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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