Nhc Healthcare - Garden City
Garden City, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425324) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,147
Phone: (843) 650-2213 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare - Garden City has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above South Carolina's state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare - Garden City reports total nurse staffing of about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including about 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.2%.
NHC Healthcare - Garden City has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,147.00, with 0 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
NHC Healthcare - Garden City is a 148-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Garden City, Horry County, South Carolina, with an average daily census of 136.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on April 9, 1992.
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 reflects a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.42583 hours per resident per day, including 0.51534 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,147.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon on record and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
NHC Healthcare - Garden City is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare - Garden City has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 3.42583 hours per resident per day, with 0.51534 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 39.2%; its staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $4,147.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show 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 has 148 certified beds and an average daily census of 136.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 9, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8436502213 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8436502213 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425324?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.