Nursing home

Saluda Nursing Center

3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda, SC, 29138

Ownership type: Government - County.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Saluda Nursing Center, with 12 inspection citations on record (4 higher severity). Federal records include $27,049 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
176
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.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures2 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 2
15
Saluda Co. avg 2South Carolina avg 3.05This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Saluda Co. avg: 2. 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.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

12
Citations on record
4
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42022
22023
22024
42025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

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.

4 records · $27,049 total · May 30, 2023–Apr 17, 2025
  1. Apr 17, 2025$8,492
  2. Apr 17, 2025$8,492
  3. May 30, 2023$5,033
  4. May 30, 2023$5,032

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)27.68%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)6.01%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.34%

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
Bledsoe, DaynaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Barton, JenniferCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cromley, WilliamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hicks, DorisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Rita, AngelaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Sawyer, WilliamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bledsoe, DaynaCORPORATE OFFICER
Bledsoe, DaynaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bledsoe, DaynaADP OF THE SNF
Sawyer, WilliamADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Saluda County.

3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda
Saluda County · SC · 29138
176 certified beds34.1709, -81.7330

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Palmetto Patriots
CCN 425003
Gaffney, SC553Not shown$30,147
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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saluda Nursing Center's CMS rating?

Saluda Nursing Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Saluda Nursing Center located?

Saluda Nursing Center is located at 3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda, SC, 29138 in Saluda County, and CMS lists 176 certified beds.

Does Saluda Nursing Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $27,049 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Saluda Nursing Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Saluda Nursing Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Saluda Nursing Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2 across 1 facilities in Saluda 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 Saluda Nursing Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Saluda Nursing Center'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)
425081
Ownership type
Government - County
Certified beds
176
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 12 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Apr 17, 20250558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 9, 2025
Apr 17, 20250578JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 9, 2025
Apr 17, 20250583DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 9, 2025
Apr 17, 20250678JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 9, 2025
May 15, 20240553DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 28, 2024
May 15, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 28, 2024
May 30, 20230600JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMay 17, 2023
May 30, 20230689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMay 17, 2023
Jul 21, 20220609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2022
Jul 21, 20220610DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2022
Jul 21, 20220637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2022
Jul 21, 20220640DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2022

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.