Calhoun Convalescent Center
601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 · (803) 655-7101
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Calhoun Convalescent Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 6 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $39,680 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 February 24, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.February 24, 2026 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.February 24, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.February 24, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionFebruary 24, 2026 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 24, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 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 8 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 8, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 8, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.July 8, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 30, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 11, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 11, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 22, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,945March 30, 2026
- Fine of $9,679March 26, 2025
- Fine of $14,056June 14, 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 | 3.16 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 113.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pocotaligo River Health And Rehab Manning · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- J F Hawkins Nursing Home Newberry · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- White Oak Manor - Newberry Newberry · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Jolley Acres Healthcare Center Orangeburg · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth- Orangeburg Orangeburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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