Faith Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Florence, SC

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number425009

Contact & location

617 West Marion Street
Florence, SC 29501
Florence County
Phone
(843) 669-9958
ZIP code
29501 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
104
Residents per day
97.7 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Palmetto Faith Operating LLC
Chain
Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
February 23, 1978
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.46 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.34 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.10 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.02 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.12 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
36.1 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
28.6 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 11, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-11 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-03-11 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-03-11 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-03-11 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2025-09-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Past Non-Compliance
2025-02-06 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2023-05-05 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-05 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-29

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,281 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-09-05Fine$8,281

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Palmetto Health Care LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Tabler, Kenneth (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Arnette, Edison B (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Faith Healthcare Center?

Faith Healthcare Center has a 2-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 Faith Healthcare Center have?

It has 104 certified beds and cares for about 98 residents per day.

Has Faith Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,281 in the last three years.

Who owns Faith Healthcare Center?

It is part of Fundamental Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Faith Healthcare Center?

(843) 669-9958. The facility is located at 617 West Marion Street, Florence, SC 29501.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.