The Palms At Florence
Florence, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425119) · 163 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,901
Phone: (843) 669-3502 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Palms At Florence holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Palms At Florence reports total nurse staffing of about 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
The Palms At Florence has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,901.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
The Palms At Florence is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Florence, South Carolina, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 163 beds and reports an average daily census of 155.1 residents. It has been federally approved since July 1978. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Palms At Florence holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.95, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 34.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,901.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted in the provided data.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should 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 Palms At Florence has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a 34.5% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,901.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Palms At Florence is certified for 163 beds and has an average daily census of 155.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally approved since July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; The Palms At Florence scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 8436693502 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 8436693502 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425119?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.