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Veterans Victory House

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful, clean, and well-maintained grounds. Still worth an in-person visit.

2461 Sidney Road, Walterboro, SC 29488220 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 45 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility is physically beautiful and offers excellent activity programming, there is a recurring pattern of communication gaps and inconsistent medical oversight. We strongly advise that you visit frequently and remain actively involved in your loved one's care plan to ensure their health needs are being met, as some families report that the facility requires constant family advocacy.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

45 reviews on Google
Veterans Victory House receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the beautiful, clean facility and compassionate individual caregivers, while others report severe concerns regarding medical oversight and communication. Several reviewers highlight instances of neglect, including unaddressed infections and poor end-of-life support, suggesting that the quality of care can be inconsistent. Families considering this facility should be prepared to be highly involved in their loved one's daily care and monitoring.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds3.0Memory7.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Beautiful, clean, and well-maintained grounds
  • Compassionate and attentive individual nursing staff
  • Engaging activities and community events
  • Strong admissions and family support teams

Concerns

  • Inconsistent medical oversight and failure to address health decline (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with families regarding patient status (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and dining service (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(2)'18(7)'20(7)'22(1)'24(9)'26(5)

Distribution · 51 analyzed

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13

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that the facility has a large capacity of 220 residents, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent communication with families regarding changes in a resident's health status?
  • 2I noticed some feedback regarding the dining experience; could you walk me through how the facility plans and manages meal quality and the overall dining service for residents?
  • 3How does your clinical team coordinate to ensure proactive medical oversight and timely responses to shifts in a resident's health, particularly when managing complex medication needs?
  • 4With the facility's beautiful grounds and active community events, what are some of the most popular daily activities that help residents stay engaged and connected with others?
  • 5We want to ensure our loved one feels supported; how do you foster a positive and professional culture among your staff to ensure every resident receives compassionate, respectful care?
  • 6Regarding the single health deficiency noted in the recent CMS report, could you share the steps the facility has taken to address that issue and prevent similar occurrences in the future?

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Key Review Excerpts

The building and grounds are beautiful, clean and well-kept. The staff...there aren't enough words to convey how well they treated my daddy and our entire family.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

I visited my father and he looked horrific. I immediately asked the nurse to get an ambulance to location. He was severely dehydrated and bed sores all over his bottom.

Long-term resident's family · 2020☆☆☆☆

The ENTIRE staff at the Victory House are some of the most compassionate caregivers I’ve ever met. They treat all of their residents with dignity, patience and understanding.

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 45 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.63hrs
84%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.57hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
45%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Similar to Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.5%
Better than Avg
Here
8.5%
US
19.5%
SC
20.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
SC
3.0%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
SC
90.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.9%
Better than Avg
Here
99.9%
US
93.4%
SC
91.2%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.4%
US
19.4%
SC
16.9%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.5%
US
14.4%
SC
12.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
SC
78.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.3%
Better than Avg
Here
97.3%
US
81.8%
SC
80.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
1.6%
SC
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (3.7)
Clean record — no deficiencies

Veterans Victory House has 10 deficiencies across three surveys, with issues recurring in food safety and dietary services appearing in both 2022 and 2025 inspections. The facility also had problems with medication management, infection control, and resident protection from abuse. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of food safety issues across multiple years is concerning for families evaluating care quality.

Feb 21, 2025Routine
1
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Jan 19, 2024Routine
3
0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Veterans Victory House

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Hilliard, HeywardOfficer / DirectorNewlands, FrankOfficer / DirectorPatterson, BobbyOfficer / DirectorSmelser, TheresaOfficer / DirectorState of South Carolina Comptroller GeneralManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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