Cheraw Healthcare has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 20/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Carolina. Families considering this Cheraw facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
Staffing levels are a potential concern at Cheraw Healthcare, with 3.29 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.
Recent CMS inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Cheraw Healthcare, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.29 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.14 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 2.84 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.22 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0760 Severity JEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Nov 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0761 Severity FEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologiNov 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0578 Severity EHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, andNov 14, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0604 Severity DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Nov 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0693 Severity DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a fNov 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
📊 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 | 8.4% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 5.2% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 9.7% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 16.4% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 10.0% | 7.5% | Worse |
| New/worsened incontinence | 28.7% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $210,130
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 20 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -10 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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