St George Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Saint George, SC
CMS certification number425143
Contact & location
905 Duke StreetSaint George, SC 29477
Dorchester County
- Phone
- (843) 563-4602
- ZIP code
- 29477 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day
- 82.3 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- ST George Health Care LLC
- Chain
- Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 18, 1981
- 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
- 3.17 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.48 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.85 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.82 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.6 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 17, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | 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 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-02-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-02-17 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-17 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-23 |
| 2025-01-09 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-23 |
| 2024-09-19 | 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 |
Corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2023-02-08 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-02-22 |
| 2023-02-08 | 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 2023-02-22 |
| 2023-02-08 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-22 |
| 2023-02-08 | 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 2023-04-06 |
| 2023-02-08 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-22 |
| 2023-02-08 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-22 |
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 $16,894 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-19 | Fine | $16,894 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Thi of South Carolina, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Baptiste, Michele (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fundamental Administrative Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fundamental Clinical and Operational Services, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Price, Beth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baptiste, Michele (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baptiste, Michele (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Price, Beth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thi of South Carolina, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of St George Healthcare Center?
St George Healthcare 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 St George Healthcare Center have?
It has 88 certified beds and cares for about 82 residents per day.
Has St George Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $16,894 in the last three years.
Who owns St George 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 St George Healthcare Center?
(843) 563-4602. The facility is located at 905 Duke Street, Saint George, SC 29477.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.