MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Chester, SC
CMS certification number425061
Contact & location
1 Medical Park DriveChester, SC 29706
Chester County
- Phone
- (803) 581-9400
- ZIP code
- 29706 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 53.9 (67% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Medical University Hospital Authority
- Medicare certified since
- December 10, 1968
- 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
- 4.22 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.69 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.53 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.81 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.5 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 7 health · 3 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-06-23 |
| 2024-04-11 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-04-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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 2024-05-02 |
| 2022-08-10 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Haubner, Brandon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barnes, Terri (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Battle, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butehorn, Henry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castles, Charles (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christian, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davis, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson Williams, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lemon, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lischke, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schulze, Charles (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, George (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stavrinakis, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stephenson, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Witherspoon, Bartlett (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cawley, Patrick (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haubner, Brandon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Donald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rae, Karyn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cawley, Patrick (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gosney, Debra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haubner, Brandon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?
MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center has a 4-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 MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.
Has MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center?
(803) 581-9400. The facility is located at 1 Medical Park Drive, Chester, SC 29706.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.