Musc Health Chester Nursing Center
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What this means for your family
Choosing Musc Health Chester Nursing Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.
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 · 16 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
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
MUSC Health Chester has a moderate inspection record with 10 deficiencies across three surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most recurring issues involved daily care assistance, bathroom care, care planning, and food safety practices. No families filed complaint reports. Issues appear scattered across different time periods rather than persistent patterns, suggesting the facility addresses problems when identified during routine inspections.
Jun 5, 2025Routine1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Apr 11, 2024Routine7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Aug 10, 2022Routine2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Musc Health Chester Nursing Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
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