Nhc Healthcare - Laurens
Laurens, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425054) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (864) 984-6584 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare - Laurens holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
NHC Healthcare - Laurens reports total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.1%.
NHC Healthcare - Laurens has no federal fines on record, with zero payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare - Laurens is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home located in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1973 and maintains 176 certified beds, with an average of 161.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 3, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and a staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.63, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on file.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus program.
NHC Healthcare - Laurens is part of National Healthcare Corporation, a chain operating 69 facilities nationally, with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average.
There has been no change of ownership in the past 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 - Laurens has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina 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 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with nursing turnover at 18.1% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not part of the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 176 certified beds and an average of 161.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, 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 has been certified since October 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 3, 5, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8649846584 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8649846584 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425054?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.