Valley Falls Terrace
400 Locust Grove Road · Spartanburg, SC · 29303 · 8645030377
88 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Fundamental Healthcare
- 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.
Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
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 May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
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 May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 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 May 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425096 · certified since July 5, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.