Anchor Post Acute

Nursing Home · Aiken, SC

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number425311

Contact & location

550 East Gate Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
Aiken County
Phone
(803) 643-3694
ZIP code
29803 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
111.5 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Aiken Community Healthcare, LLC
Chain
Pacs Group (274 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
June 13, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.42 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.36 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.08 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.98 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.21 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
67.8 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
60.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 11, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-11 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 2025-10-10
2025-09-11 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-11 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 2025-10-10
2025-09-11 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 2025-10-10
2025-09-11 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-11 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2024-09-03 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-12
2024-07-02 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 2024-08-30
2024-07-02 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 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 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 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 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 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 2024-07-26
2024-07-02 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-26
2022-06-17 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-17

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 $9,428 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-02Fine$9,428

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Palmetto Community Healthcare, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Muniz, Leopoldo (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Apt, Frederick (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jergensen, Joshua (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lawrence, Ra (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Anchor Post Acute?

Anchor Post Acute 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 Anchor Post Acute have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 112 residents per day.

Has Anchor Post Acute been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $9,428 in the last three years.

Who owns Anchor Post Acute?

It is part of Pacs Group 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 Anchor Post Acute?

(803) 643-3694. The facility is located at 550 East Gate Drive, Aiken, SC 29803.

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