Brushy Creek Post Acute
101 Cottage Creek Circle · Greer, SC · 29650 · 8646883800
144 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $30,665 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 12, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
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 November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
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 July 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2022
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 October 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 3, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | Fine | $30,665 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425004 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.