The Palms At Florence

Nursing Home · Florence, SC

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

CMS certification number425119

Contact & location

4438 Pamplico Highway
Florence, SC 29505
Florence County
Phone
(843) 669-3502
ZIP code
29505 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
163
Residents per day
155.1 (95% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Commander Operator LLC
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1978
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.95 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.48 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.20 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.27 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.36 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.5 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
15.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-04 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-04-04 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 2025-05-02
2025-04-04 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 2025-05-02
2023-10-25 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-11-20
2021-12-02 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-24
2021-12-02 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-24
2021-12-02 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-24
2021-12-02 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 2021-12-24
2021-12-02 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-24
2021-12-02 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-24

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 $7,901 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-10-25Fine$7,901

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Commander Operator Holdco, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Dasay 2019 Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Gamta 2020 Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Tropper, Yaakov (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Weiss, Hillel (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Stern, Samuel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Commander, Joeseph (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Palms At Florence?

The Palms At Florence 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 The Palms At Florence have?

It has 163 certified beds and cares for about 155 residents per day.

Has The Palms At Florence been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $7,901 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of The Palms At Florence?

(843) 669-3502. The facility is located at 4438 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505.

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