NHC Healthcare - Garden City

Nursing Home · Garden City, SC

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number425324

Contact & location

9405 Hwy 17 Bypass
Garden City, SC 29576
Horry County
Phone
(843) 650-2213
ZIP code
29576 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
148
Residents per day
136.3 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
NHC Healthcare-Garden City LLC
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
April 9, 1992
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
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
3.43 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.52 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.06 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.85 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.92 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.2 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.5 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 1, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-01-09 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 2025-02-24
2025-01-09 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 2025-02-24
2025-01-09 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 2025-04-07
2025-01-09 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-07
2023-04-13 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 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 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 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 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 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 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 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 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 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 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 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 2023-05-13
2023-04-13 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-13

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 $4,147 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-09Fine$4,147

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Blackrock INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Santiago, Kenneth (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sellars, Alexander (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanguard Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Moorhouse, Bradley (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc/Delaware INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Moorhouse, Bradley (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Moorhouse, Bradley (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Santiago, Kenneth (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sellars, Alexander (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shelly, Timothy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Skyler (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of NHC Healthcare - Garden City?

NHC Healthcare - Garden City 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 NHC Healthcare - Garden City have?

It has 148 certified beds and cares for about 136 residents per day.

Has NHC Healthcare - Garden City been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $4,147 in the last three years.

Who owns NHC Healthcare - Garden City?

It is part of National Healthcare Corporation 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 NHC Healthcare - Garden City?

(843) 650-2213. The facility is located at 9405 Hwy 17 Bypass, Garden City, SC 29576.

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