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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.
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.
Dedicated exclusively to honorably discharged veterans who meet state residency rules, Veteran Village is a 104-bed nursing home run by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Administrator Shonda Young manages daily operations, and the building features entirely private rooms. The resident demographic splits between 56% Medicare admissions for short-term rehab and 44% private-pay individuals who typically stay long-term, driving a high average stay of 1,279 days. The facility sees immense local demand with a 97.4% occupancy rate, bringing in a 2024 operating surplus of $1.1 million on $18 million in revenue.
Government health tracking logs detail top-tier staffing numbers, with overall nursing care averaging 7 hours and 59 minutes per resident daily to rank first in South Carolina. This structure includes 49 minutes of daily registered nurse time, 1 hour and 43 minutes for LPNs, and 3 hours and 40 minutes from nurse aides, maintaining robust clinical continuity through the weekends.
Quality archives show excellent outcomes for permanent residents, who experience low rates of depression, steady walking abilities, and fewer serious injuries from falls than state baselines. However, the data points to a few distinct clinical hurdles, noting that long-stay resident pressure ulcers and hospital readmission rates track higher than the state averages, while the home compiled $48,000 in federal fines across 12 penalties over the past three years.
Families looking for dedicated veteran care options can use these public health tracking data points to review the provider’s overall operations. Since the official records highlight the highest daily nursing hours in the state and excellent physical stability scores alongside a historical fine list and higher pressure ulcer risks, the documentation fits a highly staffed, long-term institutional environment.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 1st out of 112 homes 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 45m per day | ▲ 18% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 1h 43m per day | ▲ 69% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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.
| 3h 20m per day | ▲ 51% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 5h 16m per day | ▲ 57% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 2m per day | ▼ 57% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 27m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the South Carolina average: 82.1%Veteran Village is legally operated by South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs, and administrated by Shonda Young.
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
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.
5 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 6 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1
567% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.3
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
20% more staff per resident than South Carolina average
47% worse than South Carolina average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 23 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
23
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 51 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
51
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.3 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 108 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
108
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.2 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,928 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 108 | 0 | 108 | 15,358 | 92 | 100% | 4.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 51 | 0 | 51 | 7,871 | 92 | 100% | 4.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 2,072 | 92 | 100% | 4.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1,133 | 68 | 74% | 3.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,086 | 88 | 96% | 3.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 814 | 63 | 68% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 346 | 59 | 64% | 5.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 262 | 72 | 78% | 3.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 260 | 66 | 72% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 255 | 63 | 68% | 4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 244 | 63 | 68% | 3.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 225 | 58 | 63% | 3.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 165 | 59 | 64% | 2.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 162 | 42 | 46% | 3.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 156 | 38 | 41% | 3.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 128 | 30 | 33% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 126 | 87 | 95% | 1 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 31 | 34% | 1.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3% | 2.6 |
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)
42% higher than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: $34K
392% more fines than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.4
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 averageSouth Carolina average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
12 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 11, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 11, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 23, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 17, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.5
37% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 8.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.6
57% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 15.5
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.6%
57% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 13.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.2%
62% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 16.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.1%
53% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 17.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.0%
34% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.8%
60% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
70% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
34% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.7%
21% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.1%
5% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
8% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.83
39% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.03
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.40
27% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.91
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.4%
10% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 79.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
101Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Veteran Village based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #25 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 116 homes in South Carolina for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
6112.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Florence's city center to Veteran Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Veteran Village is located in FLORENCE, South Carolina.
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The legal owner and operator of Veteran Village is South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs.
According to SC state health department records, Veteran Village's license number is NCF-1106.
According to SC state health department records, Veteran Village's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Veteran Village's occupancy is 97%.
The team at Veteran Village can be reached at [email protected].
Shonda Young is the administrator of Veteran Village.
Veteran Village has 104 beds.
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