John Edward Harter Nursing Center
Fairfax, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425103) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 632-3334 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
John Edward Harter Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
John Edward Harter Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
John Edward Harter Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with zero dollars in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
John Edward Harter Nursing Center is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Fairfax, South Carolina, located in Allendale County. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1976 and is certified for 44 beds, with an average daily census of 25.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 5.32 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this data set.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record and no total dollar amount in fines for this facility, and there have been no payment denials. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 44 beds and has an average daily census of 25.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is government-owned (city/county), and the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 8036323334 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8036323334 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 details for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425103?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.