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Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta
350 Austin Graybill Road, North Augusta, SC 29841
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 192 beds, Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta serves North Augusta in Aiken County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 5.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Aiken Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 17 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.2 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.4% | 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: 5 Mar 2026, 17 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | 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 | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | 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 | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
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 37.4%, RNs 40.0%; 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 | 11.2% | 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 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.7% | 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 | 16.6% | 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: Nhc Healthcare-North Augusta Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta been cited for?
10 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 Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta 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 Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include National Healthcare Corporation and Nhc-Op LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 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.