Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East

601 Sulphur Springs Road · Greenville, SC · 29617 · 8642462721

132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

Special Focus Facility candidate

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 22
Serious harm & abuse 20% 28
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 72
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 35

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.263.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.550.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.68≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year51%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $19,105

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · L January 15, 2026 · found via complaint

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Immediate jeopardy · L January 15, 2026 · found via complaint

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected February 3, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F April 11, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 31, 2023

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Corrected June 19, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D May 31, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 19, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G December 3, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected January 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G December 3, 2021

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 3, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 2, 2022 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 15, 2026Fine$19,105

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425106 · certified since September 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.