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White Oak Manor - Lancaster

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective physical therapy services. Still worth an in-person visit.

253 Craig Manor Road, Lancaster, SC 29720132 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility offers effective physical therapy and engaging activities, recent reports of poor communication and slow response times are concerning. Families should conduct frequent, unannounced visits and maintain direct contact with nursing supervisors to ensure their loved one's needs are being met in a timely manner.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews on Google
White Oak Manor - Lancaster receives polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting significant concerns regarding communication, staff responsiveness, and professional conduct. While some families and rehab patients report positive experiences with physical therapy and individual staff members, others describe issues with medication administration, delayed assistance for basic needs, and a lack of empathy from management.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff4.0Clean8.0Activities9.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective physical therapy services
  • Engaging activities and social interaction
  • Clean facility environment

Concerns

  • Slow response times for basic assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Rude or unprofessional staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.02017(1)3.42023(5)3.52025(2)4.02026(3)

Distribution · 11 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for physical therapy and social activities; could you walk me through a typical daily schedule for a resident who enjoys staying active?
  • 2We want to ensure our loved one feels well-supported; what is your current process for managing call lights and ensuring timely assistance when a resident needs help with basic daily tasks?
  • 3How does your leadership team foster a positive and professional culture among the staff to ensure residents always feel treated with kindness and respect?
  • 4Given the importance of nutrition and dining, could you tell me about your current food service program and how you gather feedback from residents to improve their meal experience?
  • 5What protocols do you have in place for medication management to ensure accuracy and consistent communication with family members regarding any changes in health status?
  • 6With the recent focus on health inspection standards, what specific steps is White Oak Manor taking to address those areas and ensure the highest quality of care for your 132 residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

I was at white Oak Manor for rehab after I fell and broke my leg. The physical therapy was great the ones who worked with me were very helpful.The nurses were very helpful.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★

All the staff in Lancaster are awesome! This includes everyone I have met or heard about the care thru a family member. No job is to small when it pertains to the care of a loved one.

Long-term resident's family · 2017★★★★

My Mom Stays Here. Great clean facility and good care.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 11 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.39hrs
52%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.94hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
34%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
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

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.0%
Better than Avg
Here
13.0%
US
19.4%
SC
16.9%
Lancaster
27.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.8%
Better than Avg
Here
7.8%
US
15.3%
SC
13.6%
Lancaster
21.4%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
12.1%
SC
3.0%
Lancaster
4.1%

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

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
85.5%
US
95.5%
SC
90.6%
Lancaster
94.7%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.6%
Better than Avg
Here
11.6%
US
14.4%
SC
12.2%
Lancaster
20.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
85.9%
US
93.4%
SC
91.2%
Lancaster
91.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility54.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
54.2%
US
81.8%
SC
80.6%
Lancaster
76.6%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility61.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
61.4%
US
79.8%
SC
78.0%
Lancaster
76.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
SC
1.5%
Lancaster
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Above state avg (3.7)

White Oak Manor - Lancaster has 6 deficiencies across 2 surveys, with all violations corrected by the facility. Food safety and dietary services show a recurring pattern, cited in both 2023 and 2025 inspections. Additional issues in the recent survey included resident rights, pain management, medication labeling, and care planning. While the facility addresses deficiencies when identified, the repeated food safety concerns warrant discussion during your visit.

May 6, 2025Routine
4
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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Sep 14, 2023Routine
2
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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

White Oak Manor - Lancaster

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

White Oak Management

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 6 of 14

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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