Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Darlington, SC
CMS certification number425372
Contact & location
157 Home AvenueDarlington, SC 29532
Darlington County
- Phone
- (843) 393-2867
- ZIP code
- 29532 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day
- 58.6 (67% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Scbma
- Medicare certified since
- June 28, 2000
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- 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
- 3.82 (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
- 2.46 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.48 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.2 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 24, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2025-04-03 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2024-08-26 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spurling, Benjamin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boyce, Bonnie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turner, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scbma (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spurling, Benjamin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center?
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center has a 3-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 Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center have?
It has 88 certified beds and cares for about 59 residents per day.
Has Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center?
(843) 393-2867. The facility is located at 157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 29532.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.