Calhoun Convalescent Center

Nursing Home · Saint Matthews, SC

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number425170

Contact & location

601 Dantzler Street
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
Calhoun County
Phone
(803) 655-7101
ZIP code
29135 – all care providers

Open in Google Maps

Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
113.1 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Saint Matthews Health Care LLC
Chain
Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
January 26, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.16 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.29 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.85 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.03 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.83 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.0 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
86.7 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 24, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-30 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		 Past Non-Compliance
2026-02-24 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-24 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-24 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-24 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-24 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 2026-02-28
2026-02-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-28
2026-02-11 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2026-02-11 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-03-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-03-26 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-03-26 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-03-26 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-03-26 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 2025-04-08
2025-03-26 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-08
2024-06-14 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 2024-06-12
2024-02-22 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-06
2023-09-05 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-09-05 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-09-05 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-24
2023-08-11 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-04
2023-08-11 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 2023-10-04
2023-08-11 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 2023-10-04
2023-08-11 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-04
2023-08-11 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-04
2023-08-11 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 2023-10-04
2023-08-11 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 2023-10-04
2023-08-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-04

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $23,735 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-26Fine$9,679
2024-06-14Fine$14,056

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Thi of South Carolina, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
McElwee, Mark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McElwee, Mark (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Calhoun Convalescent Center?

Calhoun Convalescent Center has a 1-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 Calhoun Convalescent Center have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 113 residents per day.

Has Calhoun Convalescent Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $23,735 in the last three years.

Who owns Calhoun Convalescent 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 Calhoun Convalescent Center?

(803) 655-7101. The facility is located at 601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC 29135.

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