Palmetto Patriots
120 Hampshire Drive · Gaffney, SC · 29341 · 8036492000
52 certified beds Government - State
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 9 · $30,147 |
Inspection citations (0 in the current record)
No health citations in the current CMS record.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,764 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,497 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $8,875 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $2,421 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,152 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425003 · certified since June 8, 2023. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.