Sandpiper Post Acute

• Star rating

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

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

14 of 187 South Carolina homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 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 July 17, 2026.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2024.

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CMS fine of $24,205 on June 30, 2026.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 10, 2025 from $7,599 to $7,882.

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 5, 2024 from $16,801 to $13,000.

• Star rating

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

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0553 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0558 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0656 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0657 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0695 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0725 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0804 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0880 from the health inspection on April 18, 2024.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• 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 May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• 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 May 2, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• 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 May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• 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 May 2, 2025.

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

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

• Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 25, 2025.

• Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

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CMS fine of $7,882 on April 10, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 18, 2024 from $75,545 to $49,104.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 5, 2024 from $25,847 to $16,801.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard 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.

36 of 187 South Carolina homes (19%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0730. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

• 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 May 15, 2024.

• 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 May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

• 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 May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

• Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

• Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

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CMS fine of $49,104 on April 18, 2024.

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• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 16, 2023 from $17,210 to $11,187.

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.

36 of 187 South Carolina homes (19%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 January 22, 2024.

• Citation F0700. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

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CMS fine of $13,000 on January 5, 2024.

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CMS fine of $3,801 on January 5, 2024.

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