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Calhoun Convalescent Center

601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 · Calhoun County · (803) 655-7101

120 certified beds, about 113 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989

CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425170 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 24, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).

Of 31 health citations since August 2023, 6 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (5 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 3 fines totaling $39,680 in the last three years; the largest was $15,945, and the latest is dated March 30, 2026.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.16 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.29 of those hours.

60.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).

CMS links it to Fundamental Healthcare, an affiliated group of 66 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 31 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
5J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
5E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 8, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, interviews and record review, the facility failed to protect one of four residents (Resident (R) 1) from verbal and mental abuse, which resulted in the patient's psychological harm (fear) and mental anguish at the time of the abuse.
  2. E
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    F947 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that two of two contracted Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) AA and BB were trained and competent in abuse prevention protocols established by the facility prior to providing direct resident care. This deficient practice was evidenced by the facility permitting a contracted CNA AA to provide direct care despite having failed the mandatory abuse training examination, resulting in the verbal and mental abuse of Resident (R)1 (who verbalized being afraid). This failure had the potential to affect all 110 residents residing in the facility.
  3. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 22, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to report abuse for one resident (Resident (R)1) and injury of unknown origin for one resident (R2) in a sample of four residents sampled for abuse.
March 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R)1 received appropriate supervision to prevent a successful elopement from the facility on 03/22/26. On 03/30/26 at 2:37 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. On 03/30/26 at 2:37 PM the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template, informing the facility IJ existed as of 03/22/26. The IJ was related to 42 CFR 483.25 - Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices. On 03/30/26 at 4:07 PM, the facility provided an acceptable IJ Removal Plan. [...]
February 24, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. F
    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
    F576 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident's received their mail in a timely manner and unopened. This deficient practice had the potential to effect all residents in the facility that received mail.
  2. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure unlabeled, outdated and expired medications were removed from 4 of 4 medication carts, and not stored with the current medications in use for residents.
  3. D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy review, and interview, the facility failed to perform Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments every three months as ordered by the provider for 3 out of 3 residents reviewed for psychotropic medications (Resident (R)41, R92, R97). This failure to complete AIMS assessments as ordered put residents at risk for harm due to the potential of adverse effects from psychotropic medications not being recognized in a timely manner.
  4. D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy review, and interview, the facility failed to complete a Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for Hospice care and services. Specifically, R92 began receiving Hospice care on 01/09/26, and a Significant Change MDS assessment was not completed as required. This failure had the potential for harm due to the Resident not being comprehensively assessed at the time of the significant change in her status.
  5. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy review, and interview, the facility failed to update the Care Plan for Resident (R)2, who changed from a Full Code status to a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for Hospice care and services. Specifically, R92 changed from a Full Code status to a DNR status on 11/24/25, and her Care Plan was not updated to reflect this change until 02/24/26.
  6. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)7 and R37 were offered and/or assisted with hand hygiene prior to meal service for 2 of 2 residents observed during meal service.
February 11, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review and interview, the facility failed to report allegations of sexual abuse, to the State Agency (SA), involving Resident (R)1, R2 and R3, for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for allegations of sexual abuse.
  2. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement Care Plan interventions related to fall prevention for Resident (R)4, for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for falls.
March 26, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
  1. J
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow manufacturer's guidelines to ensure that blood glucose glucometers were sanitized/cleaned properly. On 03/25/25 at 12:10 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. On 03/25/25 at 12:15 PM, the Administrator was notified that the facility's failure to have systems in place to monitor for blood glucose glucometers constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F880. On 03/26/25 at 3:00 PM, the facility provided an acceptable IJ Removal Plan. On 03/26/25 at 4:10 PM, the survey team validated the facility's corrective actions and removed the IJ. The facility remained out of compliance at F880 at a lower scope and severity of D.
  2. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications and biological were not expired for 2 of 2 units reviewed.
  3. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a room was clean and sanitary for 1 of 1 Residents (R) 80 reviewed for environment.
  4. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents right to be free from neglect by failing to provide Resident (R)107 Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care in a timely manner. 1 of 3 reviewed for abuse/neglect.
  5. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to revise/implement Care Plan interventions for Resident (R)41 to reflect his need for assistance with dining/feeding after an injury to the residents' dominant hand for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for nutritional care plans.
  6. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 8, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure that a medication was administered according to physician orders for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for tube feeding. Resident (R) 85 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including, but not limited to severe intellectual disabilities, gastrostomy, schizophrenia and anxiety, The facility policy on Physician Orders, revised May 5, 2023, states The qualified nurse will obtain and transcribe orders according to Facility Practice Guidelines, .PRN (as needed) medications: Transcribe or electronically enter all PRN Medication/Treatment Orders to properly identified area of MAR (medication administration record).
June 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide appropriate supervision to prevent Resident (R)1's elopement from the facility. On 06/14/24 at 1:28 PM, the Administrator was notified that the failure to properly supervise a resident, resulting in a successful elopement from the facility, constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F689. On 06/14/24 at 1:28 PM, the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template and informed the facility IJ existed as of 06/11/24. The IJ was related to 42 CFR 483.25 - Quality of Care. On 06/14/24 at approximately 2:18 PM, the facility provided an acceptable IJ Removal Plan. The survey team validated the facility's corrective actions and determined the facility put forth good faith attempts to address the non-compliance. [...]
February 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy titled, Catheter- Urinary Catheter, Cleaning and Maintenance, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to follow a procedure during catheter care for Resident (R)1 to prevent the likelihood of infection for 1 of 1 residents observed for Foley catheter care.
September 5, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 7, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility policy, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to protect 1 of 1 residents from sexual abuse. Resident (R)1 inappropriately touched R2 on 08/28/2023 at approximately 5:20 p.m. This was observed by staff members. On 09/01/2023 at 05:30 pm, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. On 09/01/2023 at 05:30 pm, the survey team presented the Administrator with the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) template, notifying her that the failure to protect R2 from sexual abuse by R1 constituted IJ at F600 with the start date of 08/28/2023. The facility presented an acceptable removal plan for F600 on 09/01/2023 via email. [...]
  2. J
    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
    F624 · Resident Rights · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 7, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to a resident to ensure safe and orderly discharge from the facility for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for discharge. Specifically, Resident (R)1, nor his representative was adequately prepared or informed of R1's discharge from the facility. On 09/01/23 at 5:30 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. On 09/01/23 at 5:30 PM, the survey team presented the Administrator with the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) template, notifying her that the failure to ensure a proper and safe discharge for R1 constituted IJ at F624 with a start date of 08/29/23. [...]
  3. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 24, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to notify Resident (R)5's Resident Representative of a hospitalization in a timely manner as required by federal regulation, for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for transfer/discharge.
August 11, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
  1. F
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, record reviews, interviews, and manufacturer labeling/package inserts, the facility failed to ensure that expired medications were removed from active storage, that opened and in-use medications were properly dated, that unattended medication carts were locked, that unsecured and unattended medications were not left atop medication cart and that sterile/single-use products were removed from active storage in 6 of 6 medication carts. (Refer to F755)
  2. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure foods that are stored in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer, dry storage, emergency storage and resident dietary rooms were properly labeled and discarded by the manufacturer's expiration date. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Safety in Receiving and Storage, with a complete revision date of 06/20/23, revealed, Food will be received and stored by methods to minimize contamination and bacterial growth. Receiving Guidelines: 5. Inspect food when it is delivered to the facility and prior to storage for signs of contamination. Food packages shall be in good condition to protect the integrity of the contents to that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. A. [...]
  3. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on the facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a Schedule III controlled substance was double locked and a lock box for controlled substances in the refrigerator was secured inside the refrigerator for 1 of 2 medication rooms. (Refer to F761)
  4. D
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    F557 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a privacy bag was provided to Resident (R)354's catheter bag for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. Findings Include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Patient/Resident Rights, with a complete revision date of 10/01/20, revealed, The Facility employs measures to ensure patient and resident personal dignity, well-being, and self-determination are maintained and will educate patients and residents regarding their rights and responsibilities . The Facility treats each resident with respect and dignity . The facility provides care for each resident in a manner that promotes, maintains, or enhances quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. [...]
  5. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record reviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the administration of medication for 2 of 25 residents reviewed for medication administration. Specifically, Resident (R)46 and R94 did not receive their medication as ordered by the physician. Findings Include: Review of the facility's policy titled Medication Management program, dated 05/05/23, revealed The facility will ensure the schedules for administrating medications : 1) maximize the effectiveness of the medications .Authorized staff must understand: effectiveness for achieving the therapeutic goal .The authorized staff member administers medications according to accepted standards of practice and incompliance with regulatory requirements .If a medication is unavailable, contact the pharmacy and document accordingly. [...]
  6. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide 2 of 2 residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care. Specifically, Resident (R)16 and R354 did not receive routine bathing, incontinent care, and linen changes. Resulting in the potential for skin irritation, infection, and complications with pressure ulcers. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Activities of Daily Living, Optimal Function, with a complete revision date of May 5, 2023, documented, The facility provides care and services to ensure that a resident's abilities in activities of daily living do not diminish unless circumstances of the individual's clinical condition demonstrate that such diminution was unavoidable. [...]
  7. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to properly label and date the oxygen tubing for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care, Resident (R)49.
  8. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to follow a procedure during wound care for Resident (R)28 to promote healing and to prevent or decrease the likelihood of infection for 1 of 5 residents reviewed with pressure ulcers.

Fire safety inspections

2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 11, 2023.

Every fire safety citation2 citations
  1. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · August 11, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. E
    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    E 15 · August 11, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
March 30, 2026Fine $15,945
March 26, 2025Fine $9,679
June 14, 2024Fine $14,056

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeSouth CarolinaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.163.843.86
Registered nurses0.290.630.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.833.333.42
Nurse aides2.03
Licensed practical nurses0.85
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)60.0%45.9%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover86.7%42.1%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.62 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.30 on weekdays and 2.83 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 34.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.00 in April to June 2025 to 3.16 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.160.293.302.83 34.4%0 of 90113
Oct to Dec 20253.060.393.162.80 36.5%0 of 92110
Jul to Sep 20252.950.463.082.63 27.2%0 of 92110
Apr to Jun 20253.000.393.122.70 27.2%0 of 91110
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
South Carolina, Jan to Mar 20263.620.533.813.137.2%0.3% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeSouth CarolinaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.311.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.30.60.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.91.31.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.13.23.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
20.212.714.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.05.14.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
17.715.315.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
28.324.323.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
10.313.912.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.22.01.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.21.81.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: SAINT MATTHEWS HEALTH CARE LLC. CMS links this home to Fundamental Healthcare, a group of 66 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Thi of South Carolina, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%01/14/2015
McElwee, MarkW-2 managing employeeIndividual01/01/2022
McElwee, MarkCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2022

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 24, 2026: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
  2. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 8, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
  3. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  4. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 24, 2026: "Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.83 hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.33.

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Common questions

What is Calhoun Convalescent Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Calhoun Convalescent Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Calhoun Convalescent Center get at its last inspection?
6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 24, 2026. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
Has Calhoun Convalescent Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $39,680 in the last three years.
Does Calhoun Convalescent Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Calhoun Convalescent Center?
CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to Fundamental Healthcare. Legal business name: SAINT MATTHEWS HEALTH CARE LLC.

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