Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Scranton, SC
CMS certification number425149
Contact & location
1940 Boyd RoadScranton, SC 29591
Florence County
- Phone
- (843) 389-9201
- ZIP code
- 29591 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day
- 82.4 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Palmetto Lake City Operating LLC
- Chain
- Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 21, 1983
- 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
- 3.18 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.34 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.82 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.75 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.8 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 30, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 5 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-31 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-31 |
| 2025-07-30 | 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 2025-08-31 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-31 |
| 2024-05-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-05-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 2024-05-30 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 |
Corrected 2022-06-03 |
| 2022-03-24 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 2022-06-03 |
| 2022-03-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-04-26 |
| 2022-03-24 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Health Care LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Tabler, Kenneth (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prince, Benjamin (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center?
Lake City Scranton Healthcare 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 Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center have?
It has 88 certified beds and cares for about 82 residents per day.
Has Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center?
It is part of Fundamental Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center?
(843) 389-9201. The facility is located at 1940 Boyd Road, Scranton, SC 29591.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.