Presbyterian Home of Sc - Foothills

205 Bud Nalley Drive · Easley, SC · 29642 · 8648593367

22 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • 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

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 89
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.793.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.430.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.66≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year53%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Corrected March 10, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F March 5, 2026

    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F March 5, 2026

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Corrected March 19, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023

    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 April 28, 2023 · Resident Rights

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425403 · certified since October 21, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.