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HomeSouth CarolinaPalmetto Patriots

Palmetto Patriots

120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 293418036492000
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
52
certified
9 fine(s) totaling $30,147

Key Findings

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

• Has 52 certified beds with an average of 50.8 residents per day (98% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Mar 26, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $30,147 across 9 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 5.80 hours per resident per day

• Part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health chain (5 facilities)

Palmetto Patriots is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gaffney, South Carolina with 52 certified beds. It has been operating since 2023. The facility scored above average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
50.8
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 8, 2023
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Cherokee
Last Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
0.0
Infection Citations
0

No deficiency citations on record.

Total Fines
$30,147
Number of Fines
9
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
9

Penalty History

FineOct 23, 2023
$1,748
FineOct 30, 2023
$2,098
FineNov 13, 2023
$2,152
FineNov 20, 2023
$2,421
FineNov 6, 2023
$2,447
FineOct 2, 2023
$3,145
FineJan 2, 2024
$3,497
FineJan 8, 2024
$3,764
FineDec 11, 2023
$8,875

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

Nurse Aide3.28 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.81 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.80 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total5.18 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Nearby Nursing Homes

All South Carolina facilities

Peachtree Centre

Gaffney, SC · 151 beds

For profit$7,901 in fines
Health
Staffing
Quality
1.1 mi

Brookview Healthcare Center

Gaffney, SC · 132 beds

For profit$42,599 in finesAbuse
Health
Staffing
Quality
2.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Palmetto Patriots?▾
Palmetto Patriots has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Palmetto Patriots had any health inspection violations?▾
Palmetto Patriots had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 26, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $30,147 across 9 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Palmetto Patriots?▾
Palmetto Patriots provides 5.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 1.81 LPN hours, and 3.28 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Palmetto Patriots have?▾
Palmetto Patriots has 52 certified beds with an average of 50.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned and is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Palmetto Patriots?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Gaffney, South Carolina with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Gaffney nursing homes page.

Part of South Carolina Department of Mental Health

This chain operates 5 facilities. View all →