Medford Nursing Center
Darlington, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425176) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 398-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Medford Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Medford Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 stars, though nursing turnover is relatively high at 50.5%.
Medford Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Medford Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Darlington, South Carolina, first approved for participation on October 6, 1989. The facility is certified for 88 beds and reports an average daily census of 83.5 residents. It operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is part of the Wilson Senior Care chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.6 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Medford Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.353 per resident per day, including 0.507 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure breakdowns directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects data provided by CMS Care Compare at the time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Medford Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01 stars.
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 4.35 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 50.5%. The staffing star rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 88 beds and has an average daily census of 83.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Wilson Senior Care chain, which has 5 facilities averaging a 4.6-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 6, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8433987000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8433987000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425176?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.