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Nursing homes in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County, South Carolina, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 335 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies over three cycles, 9.6 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $73K across 12 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 | Cherokee County | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 187 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 9.6 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $73K | $2.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Patriots | Gaffney | 52 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | $30K | — |
| Brookview Healthcare Center | Gaffney | 132 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10.6 | $43K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Peachtree Centre | Gaffney | 151 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 11.9 | — | 1 May 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Blue Ridge Healthcare (1), Ahava Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 335 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cherokee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Palmetto Patriots (5 stars), Brookview Healthcare Center (1 stars), Peachtree Centre (1 stars)
How do Cherokee County nursing homes compare with South Carolina?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 9.6 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.