Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center

880 Carolina Avenue · Sumter, SC · 29150 · 8037755394

176 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $21,234 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 72
Staffing 20% 49
Federal penalties 15% 26
Trend 10% 77
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.063.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.280.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.74≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year48%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)5 · $33,097

Inspection citations (32 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026

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

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 10, 2026

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

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 10, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G March 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected March 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    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 November 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 6, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected November 6, 2024 · Environmental

  • Actual harm · G September 29, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 29, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected October 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Corrected August 21, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected January 19, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected November 20, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected November 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022

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

    Corrected November 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022

    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 January 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 20, 2025Fine$4,433
October 11, 2024Fine$8,018
October 11, 2024Fine$8,783
September 29, 2023Fine$7,901
July 21, 2023Fine$3,962

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425107 · certified since April 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.