nursing home in Fairfax, SC
John Edward Harter Nursing Center
185 Revolutionary Trail, Fairfax, SC 29827 · (803) 632-3334
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
John Edward Harter Nursing Center at a glance
John Edward Harter Nursing Center is a 44-bed government nursing home in Fairfax, South Carolina (Allendale County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 19, 2026) found 0 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 44
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1976
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Allendale County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425103
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 5.32 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.64 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.97 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) | 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 | 44 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 25 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 57.7% | 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) | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.2% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| 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) | 13.6% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| 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) | 40.8% | 21% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.7% | 16.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 27, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 27, 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLENDALE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/1997 |
| GOODING, LARI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2015 |
| HICKS, TERESA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| GOODING, LARI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2015 |
| HICKS, TERESA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2014 |
| ALLENDALE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1967 |
| GOODING, LARI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2015 |
| HICKS, TERESA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is John Edward Harter Nursing Center's rating?
John Edward Harter Nursing Center has 4 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 John Edward Harter Nursing Center 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 John Edward Harter Nursing Center 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 John Edward Harter Nursing Center?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is John Edward Harter Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
John Edward Harter Nursing Center is at 185 Revolutionary Trail, Fairfax, SC 29827. Phone: (803) 632-3334.
About this data
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