The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
NHC Healthcare - Sumter
Sumter, SC · Medicare-certified · 138 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
NHC Healthcare - Sumter has a 5-star overall rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and quality measures and 4 stars for staffing. It reported 3.38 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling, call systems in bathrooms/bathing areas, and urinary/catheter care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3774 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3774.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.42
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 2.15
- Weekend nursing
- 3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
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
2.7%6.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.6%4.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%0.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%10.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.3%10.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%14.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.8%19.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.6%14.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.7%96.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.2%96.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 69 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 128 residents on an average day (93% of 138 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.