Saluda Nursing Center
3131 Newberry Highway · Saluda, SC · 29138 · 8644452146
176 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,984 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 17, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | Fine | $8,492 |
| April 17, 2025 | Fine | $8,492 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425081 · certified since August 16, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.