These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in South Carolina based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,305,862. 5 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PruittHealth- Columbia | Columbia | $101,973 | |
| 2 | Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken | Aiken | $0 | |
| 3 | Magnolia Manor - Inman | Inman | $110,047 | |
| 4 | Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Anderson | $73,538 | |
| 5 | Brookview Healthcare Center | Gaffney | $42,599 | |
| 6 | C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone | Columbia | $228,989 | |
| 7 | Riverside Health and Rehab | Charleston | $33,883 | |
| 8 | The Heritage At Lowman Rehab And Healthcare | White Rock | $14,664 | |
| 9 | Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center | Sumter | $33,097 | |
| 10 | Edisto Post Acute | Orangeburg | $33,280 | |
| 11 | St Andrews Operator, LLC | Columbia | $41,015 | |
| 12 | The Oaks Post Acute | Orangeburg | $122,296 | |
| 13 | Sandpiper Post Acute | Mount Pleasant | $84,974 | |
| 14 | Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center | Ridgeway | $0 | |
| 15 | Magnolia Manor - Rock Hill | Rock Hill | $128,214 | |
| 16 | Springdale Healthcare Center | Camden | $109,366 | |
| 17 | Calhoun Convalescent Center | Saint Matthews | $133,935 | |
| 18 | Magnolia Manor - Greenwood | Greenwood | $3,962 | |
| 19 | PruittHealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center | Conway | $0 | |
| 20 | Physical Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Of Spa | Spartanburg | $10,030 |
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.