South Carolina: CMS Rating Breakdown
South Carolina is home to 187 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. The state's nursing homes carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.05 out of 5. By ownership structure, the facilities break down as follows: 149 are for-profit operations, 24 are nonprofit, and 14 are government-run.
The Five-Star rating system has documented limitations and functions as a relative measure rather than an absolute assessment. A state-level average represents a broad indicator of nursing home performance across a region, not a definitive evaluation of any individual facility's quality or care standards. When making decisions about a specific nursing home, prospective residents and their families should consult the facility's individual profile pages and access its live Care Compare profile, which provides detailed facility-specific data and metrics.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 149 |
| Non Profit | 24 |
| Government | 14 |