Palmetto Patriots
Gaffney, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425003) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 9 totaling $30,147
Phone: (803) 649-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palmetto Patriots has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Palmetto Patriots reports 5.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Palmetto Patriots has 9 federal fines on record totaling $30,147.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Palmetto Patriots is a state government-owned nursing home in Gaffney, South Carolina (Cherokee County), certified for 52 beds with an average of 50.1 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since June 2023.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palmetto Patriots holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 4 stars. These four ratings each reflect a different aspect of CMS's evaluation — inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures — and combine into the overall score.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.556 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.704 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
On penalties, CMS records show 9 federal fines totaling $30,147.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data for Palmetto Patriots.
This facility is not listed as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palmetto Patriots has an overall rating of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.556 hours per resident per day, including 0.704 RN hours per resident per day, earning a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported by CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 9 fines totaling $30,147.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for Palmetto Patriots.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 52 beds with an average of 50.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Palmetto Patriots is owned by a state government entity, and there is no chain affiliation noted in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 8, 2023.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures; Palmetto Patriots scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 8036492000 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; call 8036492000 or review the facility's full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425003?state=SC for the most current CMS data on Palmetto Patriots.
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.