Cheraw Healthcare
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 13 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (6 vs median 3)
Below average in SC · Below recommended RN staffing · $210,130 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility is noted for its cleanliness, families should be aware of reported issues regarding staffing shortages and food quality. We recommend scheduling a visit during a weekend or evening shift to observe staffing levels firsthand and asking management how they ensure timely assistance for residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews on Google“Cheraw Healthcare receives conflicting feedback regarding its daily operations and quality of care. While visitors praise the facility for its cleanliness and friendly staff, other reports highlight significant concerns regarding understaffing, cold food, and residents being left unattended for extended periods.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Consistently clean facility environment
- Generally friendly and approachable staff
- Dedicated nursing care for patients
Concerns
- Insufficient CNA staffing levels leading to neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 13 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what are your daily cleaning routines like for the resident rooms?
- 2Since we want to ensure our loved one is well-attended to, how do you manage the workload for your CNAs during the busier shifts?
- 3We are curious about the dining experience; could you tell us more about the menu variety and how meals are served to residents?
- 4What is the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in health during the overnight hours?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and active?
- 6We noticed some praise for the nursing team's dedication; how do the nurses communicate updates or changes in care to the family members?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This facility is always clean and staff always friendly”
“Worst place to put your love one. Let resident sit in chair all day. Food comes cold and worst of all not enough CNA's to take care of residents.”
“Love staff except the bd apple I met today but love the patients an they do there job an keep up the facility very well”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints that led to 3 deficiency findings, including serious issues with medication errors and resident abuse/neglect protection. The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, resident safety, and quality of care across multiple surveys. While most recent issues from 2024 have correction dates, the pattern of complaints and repeated medication safety concerns suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Mar 12, 2026Routine8
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nov 7, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nov 15, 2024Routine5
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jun 19, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 7, 2025
$14,901
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Cheraw Healthcare
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
13 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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