6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Saint Matthews, SC
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $133,935 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies
601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC
(803) 655-7101
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
110
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Fundamental Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-01-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
69 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 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
RN hours / resident day
0.46
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.73
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.01 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.77
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.22 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.95
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.19
RN + LPN hours · state 1.65 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.63
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.40 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.50
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.23
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.25
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
13,183
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
7.66
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9807
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
2.60
Baseline 23.92% · Performance 21.79% · Measure score 2.60 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 2.60
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.88% · Performance 9.49% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 57.66% · Performance 68.42% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.46
Baseline 2.91 hours · Performance 3.19 hours · Measure score 0.46 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.46
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.29% |
10.72%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 8.62% · Lower 95% interval 6.51% |
| Discharge to community | 51.1% |
50.57%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 41.46% · Lower 95% interval 37.29% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.37 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 87.5% |
95.27%
7.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 24 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.17% |
2.29%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 3.11% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 9.49% |
7.12%
2.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 20% · Lower 95% interval 5.34% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 85.57% |
8.2%
77.4 pts better
|
Numerator 83 · Denominator 97 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 59.79% |
42%
17.8 pts better
|
Numerator 58 · Denominator 97 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.0
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 43.3% |
90.5%
47.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
50.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.8% · Q2 40.4% · Q3 45.0% · Q4 52.4% · 4Q avg 43.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.0% |
90.6%
3.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.9% |
3.0%
2.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.1% |
2.9%
8.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.1% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 7.8% · 4Q avg 11.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.8% |
6.2%
5.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 18.7% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 11.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.5% |
20.4%
2.9 pts better
|
19.6%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.2% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 17.6% · Q4 17.0% · 4Q avg 17.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.6% |
16.3%
5.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.8% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 20.6% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 21.6% · 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 | 32.8% |
14.9%
17.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
16.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 44.0% · Q2 45.5% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 38.6% · 4Q avg 32.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.1% |
12.4%
13.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 39.3% · Q2 41.1% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 18.1% · 4Q avg 26.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.8% |
17.2%
1.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 19.3% · Q3 18.0% · Q4 21.5% · 4Q avg 18.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.6% |
5.8%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 11.0% |
79.8%
68.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
70.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 11.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 39.5% |
78.0%
38.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
40.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 39.5% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-01
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-09-01
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-08
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 2025-04-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-12
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-07
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-09-07
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-24
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 2023-10-04
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-05-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-20
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-05-20
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-05-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-08
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 2021-10-22
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $9,679
Fine
Fine · fine $14,056
Fine
Fine · fine $39,371
Fine
Fine · fine $70,829
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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