Home / South Carolina / Orangeburg
The Oaks Post Acute
151 Lovely Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115 · Orangeburg County · (803) 534-1212
122 certified beds, about 115 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425131 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 13, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since October 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 11 fines totaling $94,020 in the last three years; the largest was $14,814, and the latest is dated January 13, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.08 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.16 of those hours.
45.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
CMS links it to PACS Group, an affiliated group of 275 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 21 health citations on file.
January 13, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 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 store, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 Kitchen, 1 of 3 Unit Nourishment Rooms, and 1 of 1 Medication Rooms. Review of the facility policy titled Food Receiving and Storage last revised in July 2014 revealed, Foods shall be received and stored in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. Food Services, or other designated staff, will maintain clean food storage areas at all times. Non-refrigerated foods, disposable dishware and napkins will be stored in a designated dry storage unit which is temperature and humidity controlled, free of insects and rodents and kept clean. Refrigerated foods must be stored below 41F unless otherwise specified by law. [...]
- 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 review of facility policy, observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean, homelike environment for Residents (R)57, R71, and R95 for 2 of 3 units observed.
- E 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, record review, manufacturer labeling and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of medications in 2 of 3 medications rooms and 1 of 6 medications carts.
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide quarterly account statements for Resident (R)7's personal fund for 1 out of 1 resident reviewed for Personal Funds.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, record review, drug manufacturer recommendation and interview, the facility failed to notify a medical doctor or nurse practitioner of a clinical concern related to Resident (R)23. Furthermore, the facility failed to maintain stock of an ordered medication for R6.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper usage or the hoyer lift, for 1 of 1 Resident R(49), reviewed for accident hazards/supervision/devices.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide respiratory care in accordance with professional standards. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)122's nebulizer machine, oxygen mask and medication chamber were clean and stored properly when not in use for 1 of 1 resident.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help decrease the risk of infections. Specifically, the facility failed to offer residents hand hygiene prior to dining in the 400 Riverside Unit. Furthermore, the facility failed to prevent potential cross-contamination by housekeeping staff. Review of the facility policy titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene with a revision date of October 2023, revealed, The Oaks Post Acute Policy Statement: This facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: Administrative Practices to Promote Hand Hygiene: . 3. [...]
June 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R)3 was free from misappropriation by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)1, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for misappropriation or property.
March 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, record review and interview, the facility failed to accurately document Fall Risk Assessments, for 1 of 3 residents, Resident (R)1, reviewed for accidents/falls. This failure placed R1 at an increased risk for falls and injuries.
- 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 interview, the facility failed to ensure biologicals and supplements were stored appropriately.
November 5, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- J Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R)163, a resident with an Advanced Directive as Full Code received Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) after being found unresponsive on 10/09/24. 1 of 1 reviewed for CPR. On 11/04/24 at 7:15 PM the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were notified that the failure to initiate CPR on R163 on 10/09/24 after being found unresponsive constituted an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ). The IJ was determined to first exist on 10/09/24 at approximately 4:10 PM (time of death according to County Coroner's Office/ Electronic Medical Record). The facility presented a removal plan on 11/05/24 at 5:52 PM, the deficient practice remained at F678 at a lower scope and severity of D, the facilities failure constituted substandard quality of care at F678. [...]
- F 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 the facility policy, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure biologicals were stored appropriately in 3 of 3 Medication Treatment Carts.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure that the ice machine in 1 of 1 kitchen was kept clean and sanitized.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to develop a Care Plan for Resident (R)163, related to Advance Directives, for 1 of 2 residents reviewed.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)52, who was dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADLs), received the necessary services to maintain personal hygiene, for 1 of 6 residents reviewed.
June 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to notify Resident (R)1's responsible party (RP) of a change in skin condition when an unstageable wound was discovered for 1 of 3 records reviewed for quality of care.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a written grievance was filed for Resident (R)1 regarding care concerns for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for quality of care.
October 7, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was completed accurately for 3 of 3 residents (Resident (R)77, R17, and R60) reviewed for PASRR.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were submitted within the 14-day period for 1 of 1 Resident (R)1, reviewed for resident assessments.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure insulin was provided according to the sliding scale the Physician ordered for 1 (Resident (R)17) of 1 resident reviewed for insulin administration.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | Fine | $9,480 |
| November 5, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.08 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.16 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.74 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.12 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.54 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 3.22 on weekdays and 2.74 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 12.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.87 in April to June 2025 to 3.08 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 | 3.08 | 0.16 | 3.22 | 2.74 | 12.1% | 0 of 90 | 115 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.02 | 0.18 | 3.16 | 2.68 | 12.4% | 2 of 92 | 115 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.09 | 0.34 | 3.22 | 2.74 | 12.0% | 0 of 92 | 117 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.87 | 0.22 | 3.05 | 2.41 | 0.9% | 0 of 91 | 114 |
| 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 | 8.4 | 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 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.1 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.9 | 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 | 1.8 | 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 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ORANGEBURG COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE LLC. CMS links this home to PACS Group, a group of 275 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truist Bank | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 07/16/2024 | |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mitchell, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/18/2024 | |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/18/2024 | |
| Mitchell, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/18/2024 | |
| Arts, Jeff | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/16/2024 | |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/18/2024 | |
| Kizer, Melissa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/03/2024 | |
| Mitchell, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/18/2024 | |
| Williams, Vanna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2024 | |
| Orangeburg Sc Property Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Providence Administrative Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Truist Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/16/2024 | |
| Arts, Jeff | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/18/2025 | |
| Kizer, Melissa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/30/2024 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 13, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- 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 January 13, 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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 10, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 13, 2026: "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 2.74 hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.33.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Jolley Acres Healthcare Center Orangeburg, 3.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Edisto Post Acute Orangeburg, 4.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Pruitthealth- Orangeburg Orangeburg, 4.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Pruitthealth- Bamberg Bamberg, 13 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Calhoun Convalescent Center Saint Matthews, 16.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- St. George Healthcare Center Saint George, 22.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Carlyle Senior Care of Blackville Blackville, 24 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 15 citations
South Carolina contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 The Oaks Post Acute's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Oaks Post Acute 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Oaks Post Acute get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 13, 2026. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has The Oaks Post Acute been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 11 fines totaling $94,020 in the last three years.
- Does The Oaks Post Acute 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 The Oaks Post Acute?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to PACS Group. Legal business name: ORANGEBURG COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE 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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