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Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center
3525 Augustus Road, Aiken, SC 29801
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Aiken, South Carolina, certified for 125 beds and caring for about 112 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the South Carolina median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 62.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Aiken Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 17 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.6 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.2% | 44.3% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 187 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Apr 2026, 7 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 16 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.2%, RNs 63.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.2% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pepper Hill Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Venza Care Management (25 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper Hill SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2021 |
| Ch Pepper Hill Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2022 |
| Cw Pepper Hill Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2022 |
| Lionheart SNF LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2022 |
| Ss Pepper Hill Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2022 |
| Capital Funding LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| Capital Funding Group, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Capital Funding Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2026 |
| Ch Pepper Hill Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2022 |
| Cw Pepper Hill Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2022 |
| Pepper Hill SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| Ss Pepper Hill Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2022 |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2026 |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2026 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Aiken County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 6 facilities in Aiken County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center?
It is part of the Venza Care Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pepper Hill SNF Operations Holdings LLC, Ch Pepper Hill Holdings LLC and Cw Pepper Hill Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.