Palmetto Patriots

Nursing Home · Gaffney, SC

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number425003

Contact & location

120 Hampshire Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
Cherokee County
Phone
(803) 649-2000
ZIP code
29341 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

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.

DateTypeAmount
2024-01-08Fine$3,764
2024-01-02Fine$3,497
2023-12-11Fine$8,875
2023-11-20Fine$2,421
2023-11-13Fine$2,152
2023-11-06Fine$2,447
2023-10-30Fine$2,098
2023-10-23Fine$1,748
2023-10-02Fine$3,145

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
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.