nursing home in Darlington, SC
Medford Nursing Center
105 Medford Drive, Darlington, SC 29532 · (843) 398-7000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Medford Nursing Center at a glance
Medford Nursing Center is a 88-bed for-profit nursing home in Darlington, South Carolina (Darlington 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 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 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 50.5% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 88
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Wilson Senior Care
- Medicare-certified since
- October 6, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Darlington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425176
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) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.35 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.51 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.05 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
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 | 88 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 84 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.9% | 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) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 10.3% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21.5% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| 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) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.4% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 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) | 15.8% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.6% | 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) | 2.2% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 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 May 5, 2026 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOFE, DENNIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2004 |
| WEESNER, SUSAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2004 |
| LOFE, TYLER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Medford Nursing Center's rating?
Medford 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 Medford Nursing Center 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 Medford 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 Medford Nursing Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Wilson Senior Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Medford Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Medford Nursing Center is at 105 Medford Drive, Darlington, SC 29532. Phone: (843) 398-7000.
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.