Palmetto Patriots
Nursing Home · Gaffney, SC
Contact & location
120 Hampshire DriveGaffney, SC 29341
Cherokee County
- Phone
- (803) 649-2000
- ZIP code
- 29341 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 52
- Residents per day
- 50.1 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- State of South Carolina Comptroller General
- Medicare certified since
- June 8, 2023
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.56 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.70 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.73 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.12 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.02 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 3, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 0 health · 0 fire safety
No health citations on record for the last three inspection cycles.
Fines & penalties
9 penalties in the last three years, including $30,147 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $3,764 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $3,497 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $8,875 |
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $2,421 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $2,152 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $2,447 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $2,098 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $1,748 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $3,145 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patterson, Bobby (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheeler, Kerry (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hilliard, Heyward (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patterson, Bobby (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheeler, Kerry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Palmer, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hilliard, Heyward (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Palmer, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patterson, Bobby (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| State of South Carolina Comptroller General (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheeler, Kerry (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Palmetto Patriots?
Palmetto Patriots has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in South Carolina.
How many beds does Palmetto Patriots have?
It has 52 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.
Has Palmetto Patriots been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 9 penalties totaling $30,147 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Palmetto Patriots?
(803) 649-2000. The facility is located at 120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.