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Calhoun Convalescent Center
601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC 29135
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.
Certified for 120 beds, Calhoun Convalescent Center serves Saint Matthews in Calhoun County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 6, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Calhoun Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.3 | 23.3 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.0% | 60.0% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,735 | $23,735 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 24 Feb 2026, 26 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×5 D ×16 E ×4 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 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 | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2023 |
| 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. | F | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Fine | $9,679 | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | Fine | $14,056 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.0%, RNs 86.7%; 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 | 15.3% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.2% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.7% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Saint Matthews Health Care Llc. Chain: Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thi of South Carolina, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/14/2015 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Calhoun Convalescent Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Calhoun Convalescent Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Calhoun Convalescent Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Calhoun Convalescent Center?
It is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Thi of South Carolina, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Calhoun Convalescent Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Feb 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.