Cheraw Healthcare
Cheraw, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425005) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,901
Phone: (843) 537-5253 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cheraw Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Carolina state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Cheraw Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.3%.
Cheraw Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,901.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Cheraw Healthcare is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on February 6, 1967. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 112.8 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cheraw Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 3.47 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,901.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for Cheraw Healthcare.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
No chain affiliation information was included in the data provided for this facility.
Families considering Cheraw Healthcare should review the full inspection record, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this listing reflects CMS Care Compare data at the time of publication and ratings may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cheraw Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cheraw Healthcare accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing turnover is 44.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,901.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Cheraw Healthcare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cheraw Healthcare is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 112.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Cheraw Healthcare has been certified since February 6, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite rating; Cheraw Healthcare scores 2, 3, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at (843) 537-5253 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at (843) 537-5253 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425005?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.