Johns Island Post Acute
Nursing Home · Johns Island, SC
CMS certification number425368
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
3647 Maybank HighwayJohns Island, SC 29455
Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 559-5888
- ZIP code
- 29455 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day
- 126.7 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Johns Island Post Acute LLC
- Chain
- Pacs Group (274 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 17, 1999
- 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
- 2.85 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.38 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.67 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.58 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.2 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 16.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 12
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-23 |
| 2026-07-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-23 |
| 2026-05-01 | 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 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | 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 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | 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 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-05-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-02-25 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-04 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-04 | 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 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-04 | 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 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-04 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2022-12-14 | 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 2022-12-29 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $31,591 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Fine | $15,945 |
| 2024-10-04 | Fine | $7,823 |
| 2024-10-04 | Fine | $7,823 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Outz, Charles (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apt, Frederick (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hancock, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jergensen, Joshua (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mitchell, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leavitt, Jared (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leavitt, Jared (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Johns Island Post Acute?
Johns Island 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 Johns Island Post Acute have?
It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 127 residents per day.
Has Johns Island Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $31,591 in the last three years.
Who owns Johns Island 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 Johns Island Post Acute?
(843) 559-5888. The facility is located at 3647 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.