Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center
3525 Augustus Road · Aiken, SC · 29801 · 8036428376
125 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Venza Care Management
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025
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.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2023
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.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
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.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 5, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C November 5, 2021
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425308 · certified since May 23, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.