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Nursing homes in Fairfield County, South Carolina
Fairfield County, South Carolina, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 262 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.7 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 | Fairfield County | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 187 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.7 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $2.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth- Ridgeway | Ridgeway | 150 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 12.7 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center | Ridgeway | 112 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 26.8 | — | 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 3 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 2 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Pruitthealth (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 262 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Fairfield County have the highest CMS ratings?
Pruitthealth- Ridgeway (2 stars), Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center (1 stars)
How do Fairfield County nursing homes compare with South Carolina?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 18.7 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.