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).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chester, South Carolina with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 1968. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Mar 1, 2019 |
| BARNES, TERRI | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| BATTLE, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| BROWN, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| BUTEHORN, HENRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CASTLES, CHARLES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CHRISTIAN, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| DAVIS, PAUL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| JOHNSON WILLIAMS, BARBARA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| LEMON, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| LISCHKE, DOUGLAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2024 |
| SCHULZE, CHARLES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| SMITH, GEORGE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| STAVRINAKIS, MICHAEL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| STEPHENSON, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| WITHERSPOON, BARTLETT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CAWLEY, PATRICK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| HAUBNER, BRANDON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| JOHNSON, DONALD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2026 |
| RAE, KARYN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| CAWLEY, PATRICK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| GOSNEY, DEBRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| HAUBNER, BRANDON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2023 |
| LEWIS, DANIEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| HAUBNER, BRANDON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 30, 2025 |
| LEWIS, DANIEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.
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.