Musc Health Chester Nursing Center
Chester, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425061) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 581-9400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Musc Health Chester Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above South Carolina's state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Musc Health Chester Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Musc Health Chester Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
Musc Health Chester Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Chester, South Carolina, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 10, 1968. The facility is licensed for 80 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 53.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 31.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported. No abuse icon designation or Special Focus Facility status is present in the data for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the data vintage supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare 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?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 31.5%. CMS rates staffing at 4 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?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 80 beds and has an average daily census of 53.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate that it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 10, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 4 stars.
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 8035819400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8035819400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425061?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.