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HomeSouth CarolinaSaluda Nursing Center

Saluda Nursing Center

3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda, SC 291388644452146
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
176
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $27,049

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 176 certified beds with an average of 155.3 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Apr 17, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $27,049 across 4 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.44 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 23.0%

Saluda Nursing Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saluda, South Carolina with 176 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. The facility scored below average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
176
Avg Residents/Day
155.3
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 16, 1971
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Saluda
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
114.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: May 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Jul 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$27,049
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineMay 30, 2023
$5,032
FineMay 30, 2023
$5,033
FineApr 17, 2025
$8,492
FineApr 17, 2025
$8,492

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

Nurse Aide2.86 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.44 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
23.0%
RN Turnover
23.1%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BLEDSOE, DAYNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 25, 2022
BARTON, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 12, 2021
CROMLEY, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2024
HICKS, DORISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 11, 2021
RITA, ANGELACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 31, 2019
SAWYER, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 31, 2016
BLEDSOE, DAYNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Saluda Nursing Center?▾
Saluda Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Saluda Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Saluda Nursing Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 17, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $27,049 across 4 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Saluda Nursing Center?▾
Saluda Nursing Center provides 4.44 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.86 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 23.0%.
How many beds does Saluda Nursing Center have?▾
Saluda Nursing Center has 176 certified beds with an average of 155.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.