Nhc Healthcare - Garden City
9405 Hwy 17 Bypass · Garden City, SC · 29576 · 8436502213
148 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,147 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E January 9, 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 February 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 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 May 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · F April 13, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | Fine | $4,147 |
Better-scoring options nearby
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425324 · certified since April 9, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.