Rehab Center of Cheraw
1150 State Road · Cheraw, SC · 29520 · 8435372060
104 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Fundamental Healthcare
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Federal penalties on record: $17,345 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $64,075 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
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 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| April 23, 2024 | Fine | $4,349 |
| April 23, 2024 | Fine | $4,349 |
| September 1, 2023 | Fine | $38,032 |
| September 1, 2023 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425302 · certified since March 22, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.