Heritage Post Acute
Florence, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425154) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 662-4573 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Heritage Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
Heritage Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported to CMS. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Heritage Post Acute is a 132-bed skilled nursing facility in Florence, South Carolina, with an average of 127.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, with certification dating back to February 21, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.49, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.56 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is present in the provided data for this facility. CMS's Special Focus Program designation, when applied to a facility, indicates a history of persistent poor performance and placement under a period of increased regulatory scrutiny; that designation does not apply here per the data provided.
No chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months is indicated in the data provided. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Heritage Post Acute is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.5%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Post Acute is certified for 132 beds and has an average of 127.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Heritage Post Acute has been certified since February 21, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Post Acute's are 3, 3, and 1 stars respectively, contributing to its overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8436624573 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8436624573 to arrange a visit and review the full record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Heritage Post Acute at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425154?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.