St George Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 26/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Carolina. Families considering this Saint George facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
Staffing levels are a potential concern at St George Healthcare Center, with 3.04 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 16 deficiencies at St George Healthcare Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.04 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 1.70 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 2.67 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.27 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0623 Severity DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including aJan 8, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0625 Severity DNotify 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 hospiJan 8, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Sep 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0600 Severity JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Jun 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Jun 26, 2023 · 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 | 4.8% | 4.5% | Average |
| Falls with major injury | 3.9% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 21.5% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 0.3% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 20.0% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 8.9% | 7.5% | Worse |
| New/worsened incontinence | 15.4% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $42,793
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 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: -4 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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