B

Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East

601 Sulphur Springs Road, Greenville, SC 29617
Score: 79 / 100

Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 79/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Greenville facility ranks in the 79th percentile among South Carolina nursing homes.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East, with 3.20 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 10 deficiencies at Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.81 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.64 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Jan 14, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0727 Severity L
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity L
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0847 Severity D
    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
    May 30, 2023 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 30, 2023 · Infection Control 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 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $38,389

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 79 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

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

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
132
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1