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Anchor Post Acute
550 East Gate Drive, Aiken, SC 29803
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.
Anchor Post Acute, in Aiken, South Carolina, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 12, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 67.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Aiken Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 17 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.8% | 44.3% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,428 | $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: 11 Sep 2025, 2 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×2 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 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 | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2024 | Fine | $9,428 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 67.8%, RNs 60.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.6% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 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: Aiken Community Healthcare, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Community Healthcare, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/29/2021 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Anchor Post Acute been cited for?
20 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 Anchor Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Anchor Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Anchor Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Palmetto Community Healthcare, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Anchor Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Sep 2025.
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.