Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center
880 Carolina Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150 · (803) 775-5394
For profit - Limited Liability company · 176 certified beds
Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 9 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $29,135 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 10, 2026 found 9 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.March 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 10, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.March 10, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 10, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 10, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 10, 2026 · F0656 · 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.March 10, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 10, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.March 10, 2026 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.March 20, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,433March 20, 2025
- Fine of $8,018October 11, 2024
- Fine of $8,783October 11, 2024
- Fine of $7,901September 29, 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 | 2.94 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.27 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.69 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 176 |
| Average residents per day | 167.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare - Sumter Sumter · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Oak Hollow Of Sumter Rehabilitation Center Sumter · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- 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
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