Nhc Healthcare - Sumter
1018 N Guignard · Sumter, SC · 29150 · 8037735567
138 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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
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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 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 July 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 12, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 12, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 12, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 12, 2021 · Environmental
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425109 · certified since November 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.