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Nursing homes in Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken County, South Carolina, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 831 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 92 health deficiencies over three cycles, 11.1 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $23K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Aiken County | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 187 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 11.1 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $23K | $2.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta | North Augusta | 192 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 5.2 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center | Aiken | 125 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13.6 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Pruitthealth- North Augusta | North Augusta | 132 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 13.6 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Anchor Post Acute | Aiken | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 16.7 | $9K | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Carlyle Senior Care of Aikenabuse icon | Aiken | 86 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12.8 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Pruitthealth- Aiken | Aiken | 176 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 9.1 | $14K | 19 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 6 |
| F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
Chains present: Pruitthealth (2), Venza Care Management (1), Pacs Group (1), Carlyle Senior Care (1), National Healthcare Corporation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Aiken County, South Carolina?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 831 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Aiken County have the highest CMS ratings?
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta (4 stars), Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center (3 stars), Pruitthealth- North Augusta (3 stars)
How do Aiken County nursing homes compare with South Carolina?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 11.1 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.