nursing home in Clinton, SC
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton
304 Jacobs Highway, Clinton, SC 29325 · (864) 833-2550
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton at a glance
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton is a 131-bed for-profit nursing home in Clinton, South Carolina (Laurens 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 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 14, 2026) found 2 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 54.2% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 131
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Medicare-certified since
- August 5, 1970
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Laurens County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425071
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) | 4 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.54 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.66 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.25 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.09 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 26.3% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 131 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 127 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97% | 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) | 5.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.1% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.6% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.6% | 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) | 37.4% | 21% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.8% | 16.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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 newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| April 3, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| August 31, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 5, 2023 |
| August 31, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| August 31, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARDO, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2023 |
| BLACKROCK INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| HOLDER, CHARLES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2025 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| MORGAN STANLEY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
| MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| BERNARDO, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2023 |
| BOGGS, DUSTIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2009 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| HOLDER, CHARLES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2011 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| SHELLY, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2024 |
| USSERY, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nhc Healthcare - Clinton's rating?
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton 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 Nhc Healthcare - Clinton receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Nhc Healthcare - Clinton 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 Nhc Healthcare - Clinton?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of National Healthcare Corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Nhc Healthcare - Clinton and how do I contact it?
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton is at 304 Jacobs Highway, Clinton, SC 29325. Phone: (864) 833-2550.
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.