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NHC Healthcare - Laurens

Laurens, SC · Medicare-certified · 176 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall

NHC Healthcare - Laurens has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with strong staffing and quality measures scores and no fines in the last 24 months. Its health inspection rating is lower at 3 out of 5 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.6332 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6332.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
0.65
Nurse aides
2.31
Weekend nursing
3.09

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 18%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

11.2%12.6%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.6%4.8%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

4.5%1.3%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.4%2.1%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

6.2%1.8%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

10.2%10.3%No change

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

7.4%8.3%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

15%15.7%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.3%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0.5%0.5%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

11.4%16.4%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0.7%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

85%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

92.9%93.1%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

61.4%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

66.8%79.1%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D

The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D

The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 69 homes · 3.9 stars avg
Occupancy
161.1 residents on an average day (92% of 176 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 52 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.