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Cheraw Healthcare

400 Moffat Road, Cheraw, SC 29520

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Cheraw Healthcare is a nursing home in Cheraw, South Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(843) 537-5253
Last standard health inspection
March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
111.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

The same number of health citations as the South Carolina average (12).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 7, 2025 from $22,925 to $14,901.

  3. 5 citations

    Health inspection on March 12, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2026.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2026.

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  4. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 12, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  6. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 7, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    33 of 187 South Carolina homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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  9. Fine

    November 7, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $14,901 on November 7, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. 5 citations

    Health inspection on November 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.1 to 4.3 hours per resident per day.

  17. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  19. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  21. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2023 from $185,640 to $187,205.

Questions

When was Cheraw Healthcare last inspected?

CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Cheraw Healthcare have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since June 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Cheraw Healthcare been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,901 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Cheraw Healthcare?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Cheraw Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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