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HomeSouth CarolinaCalhoun Convalescent Center

Calhoun Convalescent Center

601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC 291358036557101WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.1on Google(14 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $63,106

How Calhoun Convalescent Center Compares in South Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
SC average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
SC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
SC average
3.0/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.16 hrs/day
SC average
3.83 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.29 hrs/day
SC average
0.63 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
60.0%
SC average
45.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Carolina average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the South Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.16 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.83.
Reported RN time is 0.29 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.63.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 26, 2025
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 24, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
South Carolina median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Carolina median
Calhoun County 65+
3,334
23.6% of county
County Population
14,145
Calhoun County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Calhoun Convalescent Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Matthews, South Carolina with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
113.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 26, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Calhoun
Last Inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
110.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Feb 24, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Feb 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Feb 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: 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: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0624Immediate Jeopardy

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Survey: Sep 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 5, 2023Corrected: 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: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: 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: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: 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: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$63,106
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMar 26, 2025
$9,679
FineJun 14, 2024
$14,056
FineAug 11, 2023
$39,371

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

Nurse Aide2.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.16 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
60.0%
RN Turnover
86.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
THI OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 14, 2015
MCELWEE, MARKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
MCELWEE, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Calhoun Convalescent Center and nearby alternatives.

All South Carolina facilities
Calhoun Convalescent Center
Saint Matthews, SCCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $63,106
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Orangeburg, SC12.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $3,728
Jolley Acres Healthcare Center
Orangeburg, SC13.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Edisto Post Acute
Orangeburg, SC13.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
The Oaks Post Acute
Orangeburg, SC16.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $111,710
Sedgewood Manor Health Care Center
Hopkins, SC21.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Lake Marion Nursing Facility
Summerton, SC23.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $15,646
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Calhoun Convalescent Center
Saint Matthews, SC · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$63,106
PruittHealth- Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC
12.5 mi3/53/52/5$3,728
Jolley Acres Healthcare Center
Orangeburg, SC
13.4 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Edisto Post Acute
Orangeburg, SC
13.5 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
The Oaks Post Acute
Orangeburg, SC
16.9 mi1/51/52/5$111,710
Sedgewood Manor Health Care Center
Hopkins, SC
21.5 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Lake Marion Nursing Facility
Summerton, SC
23.4 mi4/54/54/5$15,646

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Calhoun Convalescent Center?▾
Calhoun Convalescent Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Calhoun Convalescent Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Carolina is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Calhoun Convalescent Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Calhoun Convalescent Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Calhoun Convalescent Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 24, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $63,106.
What are the staffing levels at Calhoun Convalescent Center?▾
Calhoun Convalescent Center provides 3.16 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, 0.85 LPN hours, and 2.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 60.0%.
How many beds does Calhoun Convalescent Center have?▾
Calhoun Convalescent Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Calhoun Convalescent Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Carolina. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Calhoun Convalescent Center?▾
On Google Maps, Calhoun Convalescent Center has a rating of 2.1 out of 5 based on 14 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Fundamental Healthcare

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