Lake Emory Post Acute Care
59 Blackstock Road · Inman, SC · 29349 · 8644722028
88 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Fundamental Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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 prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $13,627 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 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 September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2023
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 March 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 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 March 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $6,813 |
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $6,814 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425303 · certified since February 15, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.