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Faith Healthcare Center
617 West Marion Street, Florence, SC 29501
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 104 beds, Faith Healthcare Center serves Florence in Florence County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 9, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Florence Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 10 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.4 | 11.5 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.1% | 48.5% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,281 | $0 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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 Mar 2026, 6 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×13 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 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | 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 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 5 May 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| 5 May 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.1%, RNs 28.6%; 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 | 10.8% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.8% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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: Palmetto Faith Operating Llc. Chain: Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Health Care LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/22/2006 |
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 Florence County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorage Nursing Center | Florence | 88 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6.8 | — | 30 May 2024 |
| Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc | Florence | 25 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 24.0 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| The Palms At Florence | Florence | 163 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6.1 | $8K | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center | Scranton | 88 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 23.9 | — | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Southland Health Care Center | Florence | 88 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.4 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Veteran Village | Florence | 52 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11.5 | $41K | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Heritage Post Acute | Florence | 132 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7.6 | — | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Carlyle Senior Care of Florence | Florence | 88 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 19.3 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Florence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Faith Healthcare Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Faith Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Faith Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Faith Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Palmetto Health Care LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Faith Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 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.