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CMS CCN 425081 · Government - County

Saluda Nursing Center

3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda, SC 29138

Overall CMS Rating

2/5

Staffing Rating

5/5
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Above-average staffing

4.49 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.75 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

4.49

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.75

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

2.83

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

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

RN Hours/Day0.75 hr/day
State 0.58National 0.69
LPN Hours/DayN/A
State 0.98National 0.94
CNA Hours/Day2.83 hr/day
State 1.92National 2.27
Total Nursing Hours/Day4.49 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

18%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

19%

Total Turnover18%

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

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Below average

2/5

Health Inspection

Much below average

1/5

Staffing

Much above average

5/5

Quality Measures

Average

3/5

Facility Information

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
176
State
South Carolina
ZIP
29138
Last Inspection
CMS CCN
425081

Penalty & Inspection History

2 CMS fines totaling $16,984

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at Saluda Nursing Center?
Saluda Nursing Center reports 4.49 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.75 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.83 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 Saluda Nursing Center?
Saluda Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 5 stars, health inspection rating is 1 stars, and quality measure rating is 3 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does Saluda Nursing Center compare to other South Carolina nursing homes?
The South Carolina average is 3.48 total HPRD and 0.58 RN HPRD. Saluda Nursing Center's total HPRD of 4.49 is above the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at Saluda Nursing Center?
Saluda Nursing Center reports 18% total nursing staff turnover annually (19% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is well below the national average — a positive indicator of care continuity.

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

Saluda Nursing Center Staffing Ratios — Saluda, South Carolina Nursing Home (2026) | AllyKin