Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-11 · Fire 2025-09-11
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Aiken, SC
Anchor Post Acute
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $9,428 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies
550 East Gate Drive, Aiken, SC
(803) 643-3694
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
106
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pacs Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-06-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
264 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.34
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.01 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.22 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.57
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.62
RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.50
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.54
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.40 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.11
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.32
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.39
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.44
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
66%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
12,024
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
14.27
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9813
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 23.21% · Performance 23.67% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
3.43
Baseline 9.85% · Performance 7.94% · Measure score 3.43 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 3.43
Total nurse turnover
2.27
Baseline 68.10% · Performance 56.10% · Measure score 2.27 · Achievement 1.85 · Improvement 2.27
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 4.38 hours · Performance 2.97 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.55% |
10.72%
1.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 379 · Observed rate 12.4% · Lower 95% interval 10.33% |
| Discharge to community | 62.14% |
50.57%
11.6 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 379 · Observed rate 56.46% · Lower 95% interval 57.13% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.02 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.53% |
95.27%
4.3 pts better
|
Numerator 212 · Denominator 213 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.47% |
0.77%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 213 |
| Discharge self-care score | 46% |
53.69%
7.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 69 · Denominator 150 |
| Discharge mobility score | 41.33% |
50.94%
9.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 62 · Denominator 150 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 6.57% |
2.29%
4.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 213 · Adjusted rate 5.94% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.94% |
7.12%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 228 · Observed rate 7.89% · Lower 95% interval 5.16% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 177 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 28.43% |
42%
13.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 197 |
| Discharge function score | 42% |
56.45%
14.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 150 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 98.39% |
95.95%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 62 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.29% |
96.28%
2 pts better
|
Numerator 115 · Denominator 117 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 13.91% |
25.2%
11.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 115 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
2.0
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.9
1.3 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
90.5%
7.4 pts better
|
93.4%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.6% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 97.2% · Q4 95.7% · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.7% |
90.6%
10.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
15.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 79.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
3.0%
1.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.7% |
2.9%
0.2 pts better
|
11.4%
8.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.7% |
6.2%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.7% |
20.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.8% · Q2 22.8% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 24.5% · 4Q avg 22.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.2% |
16.3%
4.1 pts better
|
16.7%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 12.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.8% |
14.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.1% |
12.4%
2.3 pts better
|
14.9%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.6% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 20.4% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.9% |
17.2%
3.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.4% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 26.6% · Q4 17.5% · 4Q avg 20.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.1% |
5.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.4% |
79.8%
12.6 pts better
|
81.7%
10.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.6% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 87.7% · Q4 87.5% · 4Q avg 92.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.5% |
14.1%
1.6 pts better
|
12.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.5% · Observed 11.2% · Expected 9.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.0% |
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.2% |
78.0%
11.2 pts better
|
79.7%
9.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.9% |
24.7%
7.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 31.9% · Observed 30.0% · Expected 22.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-02 · Fire 2024-07-02
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-06-17 · Fire 2022-06-17
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-11
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-11
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-11
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-11
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-11
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-11
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-03
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-07-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-02
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-17
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2022-07-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,428
2024-07-02
Fine
Fine · fine $9,428
Fine
Ownership
Palmetto Community Healthcare, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Apt, Frederick
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hancock, Mark
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Jergensen, Joshua
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lawrence, Ra
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Mitchell, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Muniz, Leopoldo
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Murray, Jason
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Pacs Group, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Pacs Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Providence Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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