Nursing home

Palmetto Patriots

120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29341

Ownership type: Government - State.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Palmetto Patriots, with 0 inspection citations on record. Federal records include $30,147 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
5
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
52
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection5 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Cherokee Co. avg 2.67South Carolina avg 3.05This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Cherokee Co. avg: 2.67. South Carolina avg: 3.05.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

No inspection findings are included in this data for this facility.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

9 records · $30,147 total · Oct 2, 2023–Jan 8, 2024
  1. Jan 8, 2024$3,764
  2. Jan 2, 2024$3,497
  3. Dec 11, 2023$8,875
  4. Nov 20, 2023$2,421
  5. Nov 13, 2023$2,152
  6. Nov 6, 2023$2,447
  7. Oct 30, 2023$2,098
  8. Oct 23, 2023$1,748
  9. Oct 2, 2023$3,145

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)7.92%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.88%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.41%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Ownership Data Not Available

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Cherokee County.

120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney
Cherokee County · SC · 29341
52 certified beds35.0965, -81.6540

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Brushy Creek Post Acute
CCN 425004
Greer, SC212Shown$0
Cheraw Healthcare
CCN 425005
Cheraw, SC223Not shown$14,901
Forest Acres Post Acute
CCN 425008
Columbia, SC121Not shown$82,018
Faith Healthcare Center
CCN 425009
Florence, SC223Not shown$12,740
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
CCN 425012
Union, SC333Not shown$0
PruittHealth- Columbia
CCN 425013
Columbia, SC114Not shown$101,973

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Frequently asked questions

What is Palmetto Patriots's CMS rating?

Palmetto Patriots has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Palmetto Patriots located?

Palmetto Patriots is located at 120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29341 in Cherokee County, and CMS lists 52 certified beds.

Does Palmetto Patriots have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $30,147 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Palmetto Patriots over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Palmetto Patriots's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Palmetto Patriots's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.67 across 3 facilities in Cherokee County, and 3.05 across South Carolina. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Palmetto Patriots's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Palmetto Patriots's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
425003
Ownership type
Government - State
Certified beds
52
Data snapshot
2026-07-17

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.