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Nursing homes in Darlington County, South Carolina
Darlington County, South Carolina, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 418 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies over three cycles, 4.8 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Darlington County | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 187 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 4.8 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $2.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhaven Nursing Center | Darlington | 88 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1.1 | — | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Medford Nursing Center | Darlington | 88 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Morrell Nursing Center | Hartsville | 154 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.2 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center | Darlington | 88 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 10.2 | — | 24 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 2 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Wilson Senior Care (3).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Darlington County, South Carolina?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 418 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Darlington County have the highest CMS ratings?
Oakhaven Nursing Center (5 stars), Medford Nursing Center (4 stars), Morrell Nursing Center (4 stars)
How do Darlington County nursing homes compare with South Carolina?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 4.8 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.