Saluda Nursing Center
3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda, SC 29138 · (864) 445-2146
Government - County · 176 certified beds
Saluda Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 1 citation (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $16,984 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 18, 2026 found 1 citation. 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.June 18, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,492April 17, 2025
- Fine of $8,492April 17, 2025
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 | 4.49 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.91 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.83 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 176 |
| Average residents per day | 151.5 |
| 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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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Saluda Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.