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Carlyle Senior Care of Williston
5721 Springfield Road, Williston, SC 29853 · Barnwell County · (803) 266-3229
44 certified beds, about 44 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425297 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 17, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since June 2023 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 3.79 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.40 of those hours.
62.7% 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 10 health citations on file.
April 17, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E 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 facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents' right to reside in a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, related to routine cleaning of resident rooms and bathrooms. The deficient practice affected 8 (Rooms 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) of 9 resident rooms reviewed for environmental concerns.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded to reflect residents' status, which affected 1 (Resident (R)32) of 2 residents reviewed for tube feeding and R40, 1 of 1 resident reviewed for edema.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 (Resident (R)25) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for wound dressing changes. Specifically, R25's wound dressing was not changed on 04/13/26 as ordered.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, facility document review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled in accordance with professional principles. Specifically, the facility failed to date a multi-dose vial of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) (a solution used to detect tuberculosis infection) with an opened date and a discard date and failed to discard an expired multi-dose vial of tuberculin PPD. The facility also failed to date a semaglutide (an antidiabetic) injection pen with an opened date and discard date. The deficiencies were identified in 1 of 2 medication storage refrigerators observed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) were implemented for 2 (Resident (R)25 and R40) of 4 residents reviewed for EBP. Specifically, staff failed to don gowns prior to high contact resident care activities for R25 and R40. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2 failed to dispose of worn gloves prior to leaving R40's room.
March 6, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify in writing the resident's responsible party (RP) of three of three Residents (R4, R23, and R33) transfer to the hospital out of a sample of 17 residents. This had the potential for the resident's RP not to be informed of the resident's transfer to the hospital and the reasons why.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide written information regarding the facility's bed hold policy to the resident's responsible party (RP) at the time of transfer or within 24 hours of the transfer for three residents (Resident (R) 4, R23 and R33) of three reviewed for hospitalization out of a total sample of 17 residents. This failure has the potential to negatively impact any resident transferred to the hospital due to the RP not being aware of the bed hold options.
June 14, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to protect the confidential health information of residents on 2 of 2 halls. Specifically, the facility posted the username and password to the electronic health record (EHR) on the wall. This had the potential to affect all residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, facility document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide services to a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) necessary to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for 1 (Resident (R)24) of 6 sampled residents reviewed for assistance ADL care. Specifically, R24 had toenails that were long, thick, and jagged.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, observation and interviews, the facility failed to complete ensure appropriate infection control and hand hygiene protocols were followed during an observation of the laundry for 1 of 1 laundry facility reviewed.
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) | 3.79 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.40 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.24 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 62.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.38 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 3.98 on weekdays and 3.33 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 21.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.59 in April to June 2025 to 3.79 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 | 3.79 | 0.40 | 3.98 | 3.33 | 21.2% | 0 of 90 | 44 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.22 | 0.38 | 3.36 | 2.86 | 22.3% | 0 of 92 | 49 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.61 | 0.41 | 3.81 | 3.08 | 20.8% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.59 | 0.49 | 3.83 | 3.01 | 17.3% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| 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 | 25.0 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.8 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 40.2 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.1 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.3 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CARLYLE SENIOR CARE OF WILLISTON 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% | 01/01/2023 |
| Ridenour, Brenda | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Cranford, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2023 |
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 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 17, 2026: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 17, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 17, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 17, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Carlyle Senior Care of Blackville Blackville, 8.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Pruitthealth- Barnwell Barnwell, 11 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Anchor Post Acute Aiken, 18.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken Aiken, 20.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Pruitthealth- Aiken Aiken, 21.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center Aiken, 22.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Pruitthealth- Bamberg Bamberg, 23.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 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 Williston's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Carlyle Senior Care of Williston 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Carlyle Senior Care of Williston get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 17, 2026. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has Carlyle Senior Care of Williston been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Carlyle Senior Care of Williston 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 Williston?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to Carlyle Senior Care. Legal business name: CARLYLE SENIOR CARE OF WILLISTON 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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