Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
1817 Jonesville Highway · Union, SC · 29379 · 8643013500
113 certified beds Government - Hospital district
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
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 April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2023
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 August 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G June 4, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 4, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 4, 2021
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 4, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2021
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 4, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2021
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 July 4, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 4, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425012 · 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.