The Palms At Florence
4438 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505 · (843) 669-3502
For profit - Corporation · 163 certified beds
The Palms At Florence has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $7,901 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 4, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 4, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.June 4, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 4, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 4, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.June 4, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 4, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 4, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $7,901October 25, 2023
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 | 3.95 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.20 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 163 |
| Average residents per day | 155.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Honorage Nursing Center Florence · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc Florence · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Southland Health Care Center Florence · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Veteran Village Florence · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Post Acute Florence · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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