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Medford Nursing Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise clean and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

105 Medford Drive, Darlington, SC 29532|88 beds|Licensed & active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.9/5

based on 10 Google reviews

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Staff turnover reported at 51%

No Medicare penalties on record · 2 findings in latest survey

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Medford Nursing Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: clean and well-maintained facility and professional and compassionate nursing staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

12 public Google reviews available

Medford Nursing Center is frequently praised for its clean, spacious environment and professional, compassionate staff who often go above and beyond to make residents and families feel welcome. While most reviewers highlight excellent care and rehabilitation services, some concerns have been raised regarding inconsistent staff behavior and occasional cleanliness issues.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Clean and well-maintained facility
Professional and compassionate nursing staff
Effective short-term rehabilitation program
Welcoming and organized atmosphere

Concerns

Inconsistent staff professionalism and conduct (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 12 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed the facility is very well-maintained and clean; what specific cleaning protocols do you have in place to keep the resident areas so tidy?
2Since the rehabilitation program is a known strength here, how do you tailor physical therapy plans for residents transitioning from short-term care to long-term stays?
3With the high health inspection rating, how do you ensure that the high standard of medical care is consistently applied across all shifts?
4What steps are being taken to ensure that the professionalism and warmth of the nursing staff remains consistent for every resident and visitor?
5How do you manage staffing levels during the night or weekend shifts to ensure residents always have immediate access to care?
6What kind of daily activities or social outings are organized to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The facility is very clean & the staff is very friendly & helpful. The facility is old but the rooms are clean & very spacious.”

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

“My husband was sent to Medford for 20 days of rehabilitation. From the moment that I had gotten there I felt relieved. EVERYONE was so professional. One of the cleanest and organized Nursing Homes that I have ever gone to.”

Rehab patient's spouse · 2019★★★★★

“My mom has been at Medford for about a week. We are very happy with her care. All the nurses, CNA as well as administration have been very nice.”

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Source: 12 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.51hrs

68%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.35hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

51%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

50%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

2/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

3.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility9.6%

Better than Avg

Here

9.6%

19.0%

16.7%

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

90.6%

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

91.7%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility21.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

21.5%

15.4%

15.3%

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

10.3%

4.6%

5.1%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

79.8%

78.0%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

82.0%

81.5%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

2.2%

1.6%

1.5%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

6findings in history

Latest survey: 2 · near SC avg (3.7)

Medford Nursing Center has a relatively clean record with only 3 deficiencies across 2 surveys and no complaint-triggered violations. The facility has shown recurring issues with infection control programs, appearing in both 2023 and 2025 surveys, plus one deficiency in respiratory care. All identified problems have been corrected by the facility, suggesting responsive management when issues are found.

Mar 19, 2026Routine3 findings

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Feb 6, 2025Routine2 findings

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jun 8, 2023Routine1 finding

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Medford Nursing Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Wilson Senior Care

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.6/5 · Rank 4 of 5 (Lowest rating)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Lofe, DennisOfficer / DirectorWeesner, SusanOfficer / DirectorLofe, TylerManager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(843) 398-7000

wilsonseniorcare.com

105 Medford Drive

Darlington, SC 29532

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data

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Google Reviews

10 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit wilsonseniorcare.com

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