nursing home in Gaffney, SC
Palmetto Patriots
120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341 · (803) 649-2000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Palmetto Patriots at a glance
Palmetto Patriots is a 52-bed government nursing home in Gaffney, South Carolina (Cherokee County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 3, 2026) found 0 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
Federal regulators fined it 9 times in the past three years, totaling $30,147.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 52
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 8, 2023
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Cherokee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425003
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.56 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.70 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.12 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.02 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 9 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $30,147 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Average |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 9 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 52 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 50 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.3% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.4% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.7% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.2% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.2% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.1% | 16.7% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.2% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.3% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 0 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
No citations in the current CMS inspection files.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 9 federal penalties in the past three years, including $30,147 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,764 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,497 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $8,875 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $2,421 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,152 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALMER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2025 |
| PATTERSON, BOBBY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WHEELER, KERRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2025 |
| HILLIARD, HEYWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| PATTERSON, BOBBY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WHEELER, KERRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| PALMER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HILLIARD, HEYWARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| PALMER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| PATTERSON, BOBBY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMPTROLLER GENERAL Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WHEELER, KERRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palmetto Patriots's rating?
Palmetto Patriots has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Carolina nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Palmetto Patriots receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Palmetto Patriots accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Palmetto Patriots?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Palmetto Patriots and how do I contact it?
Palmetto Patriots is at 120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341. Phone: (803) 649-2000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.