Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
56 Genesis Drive, Lake City, SC 29560
Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Lake City, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 16, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since October 12, 202212 (South Carolina average 12)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 16, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 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 February 4, 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 February 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on January 16, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2026.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 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 March 17, 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 March 17, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 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 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on November 26, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 December 24, 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 24, 2024.
Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on October 12, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (843) 389-3685
- Last standard health inspection
- January 16, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day, on average
- 75.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Rural Business INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
The same number of health citations as the South Carolina average (12).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FRIERSON, SARAHDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/01/2004
- HEALTHCARE PANASCOPE INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2005
- FRIERSON, SARAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2005
Questions
When was Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 16, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since October 12, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.