These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in South Carolina according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 17 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmetto Patriots | Gaffney | $30,147 | |
| 2 | NHC HealthCare - Anderson | Anderson | $0 | |
| 3 | Oakhaven Nursing Center | Darlington | $0 | |
| 4 | White Oak Manor - York | York | $0 | |
| 5 | PruittHealth- Barnwell | Barnwell | $0 | |
| 6 | NHC Healthcare - Sumter | Sumter | $0 | |
| 7 | Morrell Nursing Center | Hartsville | $0 | |
| 8 | Honorage Nursing Center | Florence | $0 | |
| 9 | Edgefield Post-Acute | Edgefield | $0 | |
| 10 | NHC Healthcare - Greenville | Greer | $0 | |
| 11 | The Preston Health Center | Hilton Head Island | $8,018 | |
| 12 | Broad Creek Care Center | Hilton Head Island | $0 | |
| 13 | Lakes At Litchfield | Pawleys Island | $5,244 | |
| 14 | NHC Healthcare - Charleston | Charleston | $0 | |
| 15 | Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care SNF | Spartanburg | $0 | |
| 16 | Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | Greenwood | $0 | |
| 17 | Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto | Clinton | $0 | |
| 18 | The Arboretum At The Woodlands | Greenville | $0 | |
| 19 | Presbyterian Home Of SC - Foothills | Easley | $0 | |
| 20 | Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton | Bluffton | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.