Home / South Carolina / North Augusta
350 Austin Graybill Road, North Augusta, SC 29841 · Aiken County · (803) 278-4272
192 certified beds, about 183 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425320 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since September 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 3.49 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.48 of those hours.
37.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
CMS links it to National Healthcare Corporation, an affiliated group of 71 nursing homes.
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.
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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)12 received his nasal spray, based on physician orders, for three consecutive days, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. Findings Include:Review of the facility policy, Preparation and General Guidelines: Medication Administration - Guidelines, with a revision date of 01/01/19, revealed, Policy. Medications are administered as prescribed in accordance with good nursing principles and practices and only by persons legally authorized to do so. D. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services were provided to meet Resident (R)12's needs for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. Specifically, R12's Afrin nasal spray and Saline nasal spray was ordered by the physician on 02/21/26 and was not administered for three days due to unavailability. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy, titled Preparation and General Guidelines: Medication Administration - Guidelines, last revised January 01, 2019, documented, Policy: Medications are administered as prescribed in accordance with good nursing principles . 12) If a medication with a current, active order cannot be located in the medication cart/drawer, other areas of the medication cart, medication room, and facility are searched, if possible. If the medication cannot be located. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure the environment remained free from potential accident hazards for 4 of 5 residents, related to medications at bedside. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the environment for Resident (R)33, R389, R38, and R69, was free of medication that was required to be properly monitored and stored, to prevent accidental hazards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care in accordance with professional standards. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the nebulizer machines mask for Resident (R)69 and R389 were clean, labelled, and bagged when not in use.
Inspectors wroteBased on the facility policy titled, Specific Medication Administration Procedures IIB1: Administration Procedures for All Medications, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)95 was free from significant medication errors. Specifically, ertapenem reconstituted solution 1 gram infused with 100mL of normal saline intravenous (IV) in a safe manner and in accordance with professional standards of medication administration via peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PICC line).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, record review, observation and interview the facility failed to provide 1 of 4 residents (R95) and 1 of 34 medication opportunities given by 4 nurses, medication administration without possibility of cross contamination. Specifically, ertapenem reconstituted solution 1 gram infused with 100mL of normal saline intravenous in accordance with infection control and prevention standards of medication administration via peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PICC line).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) QSO-20-38-NH Revised, and policy review, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to perform COVID-19 testing immediately for all staff and residents regardless of vaccination status when an outbreak was identified and failed to retest every three to seven days until no additional cases were identified for 14 days. The facility failed to perform thorough contact tracing when staff tested positive for COVID-19 to determine residents and staff with higher exposure which added to the noncompliance with staff and resident testing in an outbreak. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's policy, record review, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to check for placement of a gastrostomy (g)-tube prior to administering medications for 1 resident (Resident (R) 38) of 5 residents reviewed during medication administration.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the appropriate use of side rails for 2 Residents (R), R7 and R38 of 4 residents reviewed for accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that 2 of 8 staff (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)7 and CNA8) reviewed for COVID-19 vaccination status were fully vaccinated. This failure increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19 to residents and other staff members.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.49 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.88 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.05 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.44 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.74 on weekdays and 2.88 on weekends, 23% 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 3.34 in April to June 2025 to 3.49 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 | 3.49 | 0.48 | 3.74 | 2.88 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 183 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.47 | 0.34 | 3.69 | 2.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 183 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.45 | 0.34 | 3.65 | 2.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 183 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.34 | 0.33 | 3.55 | 2.81 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 182 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $17.90 | $16.81 to $19.08 | 21,760 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.72 | $27.59 to $34.24 | 9,400 |
| Registered nurses | $39.60 | $37.17 to $46.75 | 49,750 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 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 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.7 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.6 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.9 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for NHC Healthcare - North Augusta's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (51.0% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
51.0% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · South Carolina: 53 better, 21 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 275 eligible stays.
12.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · South Carolina: 0 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 293 eligible stays.
9.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · South Carolina: 1 better, 3 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 170 eligible stays.
65.9% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina57.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 132 residents counted.
1.1% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina0.5% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 188 residents counted.
0.4% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina2.1% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 188 residents counted.
100.0% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina98.3% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 64 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: NHC HEALTHCARE-NORTH AUGUSTA LLC. CMS links this home to National Healthcare Corporation, a group of 71 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse, Bradley | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Moorhouse, Bradley | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2000 | |
| NHC-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2000 | |
| Ahmed, Zulfiqar | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Christain, Andrea | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/23/2021 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Harbin, Holly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/02/2018 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Moorhouse, Bradley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Shelly, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Ussery, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Ussery, Robert | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/20/2019 | |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/07/2023 | |
| Morgan Stanley | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/08/2024 | |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2000 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2000 | |
| NHC-Op LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2000 | |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/27/2017 | |
| Ahmed, Zulfiqar | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/14/2025 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Harbin, Holly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/14/2025 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2017 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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