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Morrell Nursing Center
900 North Marquis Hwy, Hartsville, SC 29551 · Darlington County · (843) 383-5164
154 certified beds, about 143 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425111 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 19, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since December 2022 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 3.87 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.61 of those hours.
27.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Wilson Senior Care, an affiliated group of 5 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 5 health citations on file.
February 19, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)66 was free from a significant medication error. Specifically, R66 was administered insulin via an insulin pen by Registered Nurse (RN)1 who failed to correctly prime the pen before administering the needed 12 units of insulin, for 1 of 1 residents observed receiving insulin during med pass.
- 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 review of facility policy, observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were removed, and not stored with medications in date and in use for residents, from Medication Cart #1 on Rehab Hall 400, for 1 of 4 medication carts reviewed.
December 5, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R)66 was appropriately assessed and dosed for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
December 1, 2022Standard inspection · 2 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policy review, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to anchor an indwelling urinary catheter for 1 of 1 Resident (R)19 reviewed for catheters. This failure had the potential to cause harm by failing to prevent tugging/pulling, dislodging of the catheter, infection or inflammation pain, as well as severe trauma to the urethra. Findings Include: Review of the policy titled, Catheter Care (Female), dated 04/2008 revealed, the facility staff will Anchor catheter tube, hold securely and cleanse down the center of catheter tube approximately 4 inches with wipe/washcloth. [...]
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy titled, Gastrostomy/PEG Tube Feeding, record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)47 received tube feeding timely as ordered by the Physician for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with tube feeding.
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) | 3.87 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.21 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.78 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.45 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 4.14 on weekdays and 3.21 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.94 in April to June 2025 to 3.87 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 | 3.87 | 0.61 | 4.14 | 3.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 143 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.76 | 0.57 | 3.98 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 146 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.62 | 0.57 | 3.85 | 3.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 149 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.94 | 0.45 | 4.22 | 3.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 136 |
| 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 | 14.7 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.0 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.5 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.3 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.6 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MORRELL NURSING CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Wilson Senior Care, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 4.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd, Anna | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/09/2016 | |
| Lofe, Dennis | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2003 | |
| Foster, Sonya | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/11/2011 | |
| Weesner, Susan | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2003 |
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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 19, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- 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 December 1, 2022: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.33.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Medford Nursing Center Darlington, 10.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Oakhaven Nursing Center Darlington, 10.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center Darlington, 14.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc Florence, 16.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- McCoy Memorial Nursing Center Bishopville, 17.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Honorage Nursing Center Florence, 18.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Carlyle Senior Care of Florence Florence, 18.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Faith Healthcare Center Florence, 19.6 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 Morrell Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Morrell Nursing Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Morrell Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 19, 2026. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has Morrell Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Morrell Nursing 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 Morrell Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Wilson Senior Care. Legal business name: MORRELL NURSING CENTER 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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