B

Palmetto Patriots

120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341
Score: 71 / 100

Palmetto Patriots earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 71/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Gaffney facility ranks in the 67th percentile among South Carolina nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Palmetto Patriots exceed national averages, with 5.80 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.71 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

No deficiency data is currently available for Palmetto Patriots in the CMS database.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.80 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.28 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.18 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

No deficiency data available for this facility.

Most recent health inspection: Mar 25, 2025

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 13.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

9 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $30,147

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 71 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
52
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0