Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
157 Home Avenue · Darlington, SC · 29532 · 8433932867
88 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
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 May 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 September 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 3, 2023
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 September 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 14, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
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 February 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 20, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425372 · certified since June 28, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.