Anchor Post Acute
550 East Gate Drive · Aiken, SC · 29803 · 8036433694
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,428 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
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 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
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.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
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 July 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2022
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected July 17, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 2, 2024 | Fine | $9,428 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425311 · certified since June 13, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.