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Ellen Sagar Nursing Center

1817 Jonesville Highway, Union, SC 29379
Score: 23 / 100

Ellen Sagar Nursing Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 23/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Carolina. Families considering this Union facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Recent CMS inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Ellen Sagar Nursing Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Mar 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Mar 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0925 Severity E
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 24.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,486

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
113
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6