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Assisted Living Home

The Palms at Florence

Assisted Living Home

The Palms at Florence

4438 PAMPLICO HWY, FLORENCE, SC 29505-8502 View map
Overview of The Palms at Florence
The Palms at Florence is a nursing and rehabilitation center located in Florence, SC. It offers skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, restorative care, pain management, and respite services. The facility provides a warm and welcoming environment with fine dining services and various amenities.
(843) 669-3502

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.
4/5
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.
4/5
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.
4/5
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.
4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 8m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 163

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the state average
Occupancy rate 89.4%
Residents per day (avg) 153
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Residents per day (avg)
153

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 16 days

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17.7M
Operating loss
-$148.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17,650,008.00
Operating loss
$-148,697.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.5M
36.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.3M
Total costs $17.8M
Bed community size
163-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Homes
Status Active

Additional licensing details

License number: NCF-1068
CMS Certification Number: 425119

Ownership & operating entity

The Palms at Florence is administrated by BOATWRIGHT, MELISSA.

Owner name: COMMANDER OPERATOR LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Subacute Rehabilitation
Restorative Care
Pain Management
Respite Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Cable And Wifi In Every Room
Fine Dining Services
An On-Staff Dietician
Guest Spaces And Meeting Rooms
On-Site Salon
An On-Staff Activities Director

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Subacute Rehabilitation, Restorative Care, Pain Management, Respite Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Fine dining services are provided with an on-staff dietician.
Contact The Palms at Florence

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 11

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
3.67

State average N/A


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

All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

1 serious citation More info State average: N/A

10 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 04, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 25, 2023
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Usa The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

The Palms at Florence
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.

FLORENCE
163
No
-
-
Job Haines Home
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.

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.

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).

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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.

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No
8
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No
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Address 5115.0 miles from city center

Address 4438 PAMPLICO HWY, FLORENCE, SC 29505-8502

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 288
Employees 185
Contractors 103
Staff to resident ratio 1.96:1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0:0

Avg staff/day 88
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 64,753
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 67
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 158
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

9%

5,854 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 52 Licensed Practical Nurse: 29 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant1065215832,00691100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse38296714,20391100%9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist9093,9497582%8.2
Registered Nurse140143,26191100%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff5052,0668290%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist0441,3196571%7.1
Nurse Aide in Training4041,0618998%7.3
RN Director of Nursing2021,0338492%7
Mental Health Service Worker3031,0296875%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide0339196875%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0337127785%5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0446047886%4.5
Dental Services Staff1015846571%9
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014886571%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0553836369%6.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0223124044%7.8
Dietitian1012924651%6.3
Medical Director011303640%0.8
158 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
67 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 82%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 90%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 98%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 92%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 75%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 85%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 86%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 69%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 44%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 51%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 40%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
147 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
27 residents (18.4%)
Medicaid
102 residents (69.4%)
Private pay or other
18 residents (12.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 7.2
17% better than State average

State average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.6
5% better than State average

State average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.4%
28% better than State average

State average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.5%
35% better than State average

State 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 24.0%
41% worse than State average

State average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
56% worse than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.4%
37% worse than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
62% better than State average

State average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
48% better than State average

State average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.1%
50% worse than State average

State average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.3%
26% worse than State average

State average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8%
8% better than State average

State average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
6% better than State average

State average: 90.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
25% better than State average

State average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
39% better than State average

State average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.4%
12% better than State average

State average: 78.0%

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $8K
77% lower than State average

State average: $34K

Number of fines 1
59% fewer fines than State average

State 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 State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
State average $34K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 25, 2023
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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