187 nursing homes in South Carolina
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 187
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 19,589
- for profit
- 79%
How South Carolina nursing homes rate
CMS rates 186 of South Carolina's 187 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 41 |
| 4 of 5 | 37 |
| 3 of 5 | 38 |
| 2 of 5 | 37 |
| 1 of 5 | 33 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in South Carolina
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preston Health Center | Hilton Head Island | 5 of 5 | 62 |
| The Arboretum At The Woodlands | Greenville | 5 of 5 | 30 |
| Willow Brooke Court At Park Pointe Village | Rock Hill | 5 of 5 | 20 |
| Veterans Victory House | Walterboro | 5 of 5 | 220 |
| Rolling Green Village | Greenville | 5 of 5 | 22 |
| Lakes At Litchfield | Pawleys Island | 5 of 5 | 24 |
| NHC Healthcare - Sumter | Sumter | 5 of 5 | 138 |
| Palmetto Patriots | Gaffney | 5 of 5 | 52 |
| Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care SNF | Spartanburg | 5 of 5 | 25 |
| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | West Columbia | 5 of 5 | 22 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in South Carolina.
- Columbia 12 homes
- Greenville 12 homes
- Spartanburg 9 homes
- Charleston 8 homes
- Florence 8 homes
- Rock Hill 6 homes
- Inman 5 homes
- Aiken 4 homes
- Anderson 4 homes
- Greenwood 4 homes
- Hilton Head Island 4 homes
- Orangeburg 4 homes
- West Columbia 4 homes
- Conway 3 homes
- Darlington 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 147 | 79% |
| Non-profit | 25 | 13% |
| Government | 15 | 8% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, South Carolina's homes were cited for 669 deficiencies, an average of 3.6 each. 37 had none. 97 homes were fined $2,757,613 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
11 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about South Carolina
How many nursing homes are in South Carolina?
187 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in South Carolina?
We don't pick one. The Preston Health Center in Hilton Head Island tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in South Carolina?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $9,034 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.