F

Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center

880 Carolina Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150
Score: 5 / 100

Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 5/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Carolina. Families considering this Sumter facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, with 3.09 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 26 deficiencies at Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.06 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.74 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.68 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Mar 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0604 Severity G
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Oct 10, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity E
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Oct 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Oct 10, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 0.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.7% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 22.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $33,097

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 5 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 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
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
176
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8