B

Medford Nursing Center

105 Medford Drive, Darlington, SC 29532
Score: 72 / 100

Medford Nursing Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 72/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Darlington facility ranks in the 70th percentile among South Carolina nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Medford Nursing Center exceed national averages, with 4.23 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.51 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Medford Nursing Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.80 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.26 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Feb 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Feb 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 5, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 7, 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 8.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 20.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.7% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 7.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 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
88
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2