The Palms at Florence

4438 Pamplico Highway · Florence, SC · 29505 · 8436693502

163 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 79
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 72
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 74
Context 5% 100

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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.013.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.510.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.35≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year36%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $7,901

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

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

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G October 25, 2023

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

    Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021

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

    Corrected December 24, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 2, 2021

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected December 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021

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

    Corrected December 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 2, 2021

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected December 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 2, 2021

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected December 24, 2021 · Environmental

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 25, 2023Fine$7,901

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425119 · certified since July 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.