Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta
350 Austin Graybill · North Augusta, SC · 29841 · 8032784272
192 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
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.
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
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.
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected September 27, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425320 · certified since December 18, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.