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Morrell Nursing Center

900 North Marquis Hwy, Hartsville, SC 29551
Score: 90 / 100

Morrell Nursing Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Hartsville, South Carolina, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 10% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Morrell Nursing Center is near the national average, with 3.62 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Morrell Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.35 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.04 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Dec 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Nov 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    Ensure 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 f
    Nov 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0625 Severity D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospi
    May 12, 2021 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0637 Severity D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    May 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 6.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
154
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1