St George Healthcare Center
905 Duke Street, Saint George, SC 29477 · (843) 563-4602
For profit - Limited Liability company · 88 certified beds
St George Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 4 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,894 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 17, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 17, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 17, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.February 17, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.February 17, 2026 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,894September 19, 2024
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 | 3.17 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.6% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 82.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Summerv Summerville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hallmark Healthcare Center Summerville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation Charleston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ashley River Healthcare Charleston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center Charleston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from St George Healthcare Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.