What are the staffing levels at MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?

MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center reports 4.22 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.69 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.53 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?

MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 4 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 2 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center compare to other South Carolina nursing homes?

The South Carolina average is 3.48 total HPRD and 0.58 RN HPRD. MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center's total HPRD of 4.22 is near the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?

MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center reports 32% total nursing staff turnover annually (33% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 425061 · Non profit - Corporation

MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center

1 Medical Park Drive, Chester, SC 29706

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

Staffing Rating

4/5

View on Medicare.gov

Near-average staffing

4.22 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.69 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

4.22

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.69

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

2.53

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.69 hr/day

State 0.58National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.98National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day2.53 hr/day

State 1.92National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day4.22 hr/day

State 3.48National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

32%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

33%

Total Turnover32%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Above average

4/5

Health Inspection

Above average

4/5

Staffing

Above average

4/5

Quality Measures

Below average

2/5

Facility Information

Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 80
State: South Carolina
ZIP: 29706
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 425061

Penalty & Inspection History

No CMS fines or substantiated complaints on record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?: MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center reports 4.22 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.69 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.53 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?: MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 4 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 2 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center compare to other South Carolina nursing homes?: The South Carolina average is 3.48 total HPRD and 0.58 RN HPRD. MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center's total HPRD of 4.22 is near the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?: MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center reports 32% total nursing staff turnover annually (33% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.