BGood · score 71/100 · #20 of 187 in South Carolina
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 29532 · 88 certified beds · Non profit - Church related
Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in South Carolina
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Carolina nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 88 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center at a Glance
B
71/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.82 h.
74<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 20.
48<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
92<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
78<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Carolina, medium facilities · CMS record 425372 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 29532
Phone8433932867
CountyDarlington
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Certified beds88
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.