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NHC Healthcare - Sumter
1018 N Guignard, Sumter, SC 29150 · Sumter County · (803) 773-5567
138 certified beds, about 128 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425109 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 22, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 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 3.38 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.42 of those hours.
27.3% 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.
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 4 health citations on file.
April 22, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a functioning call light system was in place for 1 of 5 residents reviewed, Resident (R)102. This failure had the potential to cause harm due to insufficient communication systems available in the case of an emergency.
February 28, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
June 15, 2023Standard inspection · 3 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 review of the facility policy titled, Refrigerator and Freezer Storage, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure foods in the walk in freezer and the reach in cooler were labeled and stored properly in 1 of 1 main kitchen. This deficient practice has the potential to effect all residents eating meals that are prepared in the main kitchen.
- 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 wroteReview of the facility policy titled, Indwelling Catheter Care Policy, observations, interviews and review of the medical record for Resident #45 (R45) the facility failed to follow a procedure for catheter care to prevent or decrease the spread of infection for 1 of 1 residents reviewed with a catheter.
- 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 observations, interview, review of the manufacturer package insert, and review of the facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure that an expired test reagent was removed from active storage in 1 of 6 medications carts.
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) | 3.38 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.01 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.5% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.28 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 3.53 on weekdays and 3.01 on weekends, 15% 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 3.31 in April to June 2025 to 3.38 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 | 3.38 | 0.42 | 3.53 | 3.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 128 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.27 | 0.47 | 3.41 | 2.90 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 132 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.21 | 0.48 | 3.35 | 2.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 133 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.31 | 0.44 | 3.45 | 2.98 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 128 |
| 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 | 8.0 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.2 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.1 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available. CMS links this home to National Healthcare Corporation, a group of 71 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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.
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 22, 2026: "Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area."
- 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 June 15, 2023: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 15, 2023: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 15, 2023: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.01 hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.33.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center Sumter, 1.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Oak Hollow of Sumter Rehabilitation Center Sumter, 5.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Manning, 15.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- McCoy Memorial Nursing Center Bishopville, 20.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Lake Marion Nursing Facility Summerton, 22.6 mi · 4 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 NHC Healthcare - Sumter's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates NHC Healthcare - Sumter 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did NHC Healthcare - Sumter get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on April 22, 2026. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has NHC Healthcare - Sumter been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does NHC Healthcare - Sumter 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 NHC Healthcare - Sumter?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager, and links the home to National Healthcare Corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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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