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HomeSouth CarolinaBethea Baptist Healthcare Center

Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center

157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 295328433932867
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
88
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 88 certified beds with an average of 60.4 residents per day (69% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Apr 3, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.83 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.5%

Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Darlington, South Carolina with 88 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. The facility scored above average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
60.4
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 28, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Darlington
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.65 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.54 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.83 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total5.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.5%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SCBMAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
SPURLING, BENJAMINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SPURLING, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2010
BOYCE, BONNIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
TURNER, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 27, 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center?▾
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 3, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center?▾
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center provides 5.83 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 1.54 LPN hours, and 3.65 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.5%.
How many beds does Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center have?▾
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center has 88 certified beds with an average of 60.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Darlington, South Carolina with an average rating of 4.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Darlington nursing homes page.