CAverage · score 56/100 · #78 of 187 in South Carolina
Palmetto Patriots
120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341 · 52 certified beds · Government - State
Staffing 5.6 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in South Carolina
No health deficiencies at the last standard surveytop quarter
$30,147 in fines in 3 years
Why Palmetto Patriots is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Carolina nursing homes in the same size band (small, 52 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.
Palmetto Patriots at a Glance
C
56/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.56 h.
65<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: 0.
77<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: 4.
48<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $30,147 fines, 0 denials.
8<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.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Carolina, small facilities · CMS record 425003 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341
Phone8036492000
CountyCherokee
OwnershipGovernment - State
Certified beds52
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
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- Staffing 6.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in South Carolina
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
White Oak Manor - Lancaster - Lancaster, SC · 132 beds
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in South Carolina
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top quarter
1
Nhc Healthcare - Parklane - Columbia, SC · 106 beds
- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in South Carolina
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
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.