Veteran Village
1200 E National Cemetery Road · Florence, SC · 29506 · 8434324600
52 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $8,512 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 12 · $47,631 |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 11, 2024
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,228 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $10,489 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $1,614 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425419 · certified since February 11, 2023. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.