Saluda Nursing Center
3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda, SC 29138
Saluda Nursing Center is a nursing home in Saluda, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (864) 445-2146
- Last standard health inspection
- June 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 176
- Residents per day, on average
- 149.4
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- Saluda Nursing Center
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the South Carolina average (7 vs 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 June 29, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 30, 2023 from $10,065 to $5,032.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on April 17, 2025
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.
33 of 187 South Carolina homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0578. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
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 May 9, 2025.
Citation F0678. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
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 May 9, 2025.
Fine
April 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,492 on April 17, 2025.
Fine
April 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,492 on April 17, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
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.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 28, 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 May 28, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 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 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BLEDSOE, DAYNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/25/2022
Questions
When was Saluda Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Saluda Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since May 15, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Saluda Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $16,984 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Saluda Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Saluda Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.