Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 29532 · (843) 393-2867
Non profit - Church related · 88 certified beds
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 2 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 24, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 24, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 24, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.April 3, 2025 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.August 26, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.82 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.34 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 58.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Oakhaven Nursing Center Darlington · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Medford Nursing Center Darlington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Morrell Nursing Center Hartsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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