Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
Union, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425012) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (864) 301-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including about 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in the available data.
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file with CMS. The facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation in the available data.
About this facility
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Union, South Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility maintains 113 certified beds and an average daily census of 99.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ellen Sagar Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Staffing rating of 2 stars, and Quality Measures rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.36 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.46 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and it has not been placed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported by Medicare.gov; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.36 hours per resident per day, with about 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 113 certified beds and an average daily population of 99.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned, operated as a hospital district facility, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 864-301-3500 or check the Medicare Care Compare page to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 864-301-3500 to arrange a visit and review conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Ellen Sagar Nursing Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425012?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.