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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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. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
No deficiency citations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLIARD, HEYWARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| PATTERSON, BOBBY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| WHEELER, KERRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| PALMER, CHRISTOPHER | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMPTROLLER GENERAL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| HILLIARD, HEYWARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| PALMER, CHRISTOPHER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| PATTERSON, BOBBY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| WHEELER, KERRY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| PALMER, CHRISTOPHER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 |
| PATTERSON, BOBBY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| WHEELER, KERRY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Palmetto Patriots and nearby alternatives.
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