CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Ellen Sagar Nursing Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Union, South Carolina with 113 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
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.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Aug 2, 2015 |
| APELLA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| DAVIS, BRUCE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 25, 2020 |
| HOLSTIEN, ELMER | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2011 |
| MORROW, CHARLES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 4, 2023 |
| APELLA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 2, 2015 |
| SCHAPER, ELIZABETH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2015 |
| APELLA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 29, 2025 |
| MELIN, KURTIS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 30, 2025 |
| SCHAPER, ELIZABETH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 30, 2025 |
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