Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Union, SC
CMS certification number425012
Contact & location
1817 Jonesville HighwayUnion, SC 29379
Union County
- Phone
- (864) 301-3500
- ZIP code
- 29379 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 113
- Residents per day
- 99.9 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 3.36 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.46 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.76 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.10 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 7, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 1 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-07 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-07 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-07 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-07 | 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 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2023-08-04 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-08-04 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2021-06-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2021-07-04 |
| 2021-06-04 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2021-07-04 |
| 2021-06-04 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-04 |
| 2021-06-04 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-04 |
| 2021-06-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-04 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Regional Health Services District INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Apella Health Management INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Melin, Kurtis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schaper, Elizabeth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davis, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holstien, Elmer (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrow, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apella Health Management INC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apella Health Management INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schaper, Elizabeth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spartanburg Regional Health Services District INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ellen Sagar Nursing Center?
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center has a 3-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 Ellen Sagar Nursing Center have?
It has 113 certified beds and cares for about 100 residents per day.
Has Ellen Sagar Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Ellen Sagar Nursing Center?
(864) 301-3500. The facility is located at 1817 Jonesville Highway, Union, SC 29379.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.