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Carlyle Senior Care of Fork
1727 Buck Swamp Road, Fork, SC 29543 · Dillon County · (843) 464-6212
111 certified beds, about 105 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425093 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 18, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since June 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.56 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.34 of those hours.
34.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Carlyle Senior Care, an affiliated group of 7 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.
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 8 health citations on file.
April 18, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff served resident meals in a clean and safe manner and utilized proper hand hygiene during meal service in one (1) of two (2) dining rooms and for one (1) of one (1)1 resident observed during tray set up. (Resident (R)15)
August 23, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure foods that are stored in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and unit refrigerators were labeled and discarded after manufacturer's expiration date. These deficiencies had the potential to affect all the residents who reside in the facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the dignity was maintained for 3 of 16 residents. Specifically, Resident (R)3, (R33) and R84 were observed in bed and wearing hospital gowns for multiple days.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure 2 rooms (room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER]) on 2 of 4 units were in good repair.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, record review, and interviews the facility failed to accurately assess Resident (R)45 after a fall for 1 out of 3 residents reviewed for falls.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, observations, record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure the Comprehensive Care Plan was reviewed and revised to reflect Resident (R)84's preference to wear hospital gowns daily, and change back and forth to hospital gowns and street clothes as she prefers for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for Dignity.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record reviews, interviews, and review of facility policy, the pharmacy failed to dispense a medication for Resident (R)96 in a timely manner pursuant to the facility having faxed the required lab results to dispense, for 1 of 25 medication pass observations.
- C Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to assure each resident is afforded the required 80 square feet per resident for their living space, for 12 of 12 resident rooms with an occupancy of 2 to 3 residents each.
June 10, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on April 18, 2025, 1 on June 10, 2021.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.56 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.34 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.18 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.04 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.6% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.61 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 3.71 on weekdays and 3.18 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.71 in April to June 2025 to 3.56 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.56 | 0.34 | 3.71 | 3.18 | 7.7% | 0 of 90 | 105 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.71 | 0.33 | 3.84 | 3.36 | 8.6% | 0 of 92 | 101 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.67 | 0.25 | 3.79 | 3.38 | 3.6% | 0 of 92 | 97 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.71 | 0.27 | 3.84 | 3.37 | 8.2% | 0 of 91 | 95 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| South Carolina, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.62 | 0.53 | 3.81 | 3.13 | 7.2% | 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.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.5 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.9 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.5 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.5 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.3 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CARLYLE SENIOR CARE OF FORK, LLC. CMS links this home to Carlyle Senior Care, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Day Health Ventures, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| Arnette, Edison B | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2016 |
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.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 23, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 23, 2023: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 18, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 23, 2023: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.18 hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.33.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Musc Health Mullins Nursing Home Mullins, 5.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Senior Care of Marion Marion, 12.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Pruitthealth- Dillon Dillon, 12.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Loris Rehab and Nursing Center, LLC Loris, 24.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
South Carolina contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in South Carolina. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: South Carolina Department of Public Health, Healthcare Quality, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department on Aging, 1-800-868-9095. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: SC Survey and Certification Public CMS-2567 Search, where South Carolina publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Carlyle Senior Care of Fork's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Carlyle Senior Care of Fork 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Carlyle Senior Care of Fork get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on April 18, 2025. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has Carlyle Senior Care of Fork been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Carlyle Senior Care of Fork 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 Carlyle Senior Care of Fork?
- CMS lists 2 owners and managers, and links the home to Carlyle Senior Care. Legal business name: CARLYLE SENIOR CARE OF FORK, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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