Nursing Homes in ZIP 29138 (Saluda, SC)

CMS records 1 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 29138 (Saluda, SC); across those rated, the average overall score is 2.0 out of 5.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 29138

Nursing Home · Government - County Saluda Nursing Center Saluda, SC 29138 CMS rating 2.0 / 5176 beds

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Saluda Nursing Center2.0153176151.5%19.2%2
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What to weigh in ZIP 29138

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

For families in ZIP 29138, Saluda, SC, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

CMS data for ZIP 29138

The current data counts 1 nursing homes in ZIP 29138; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at Saluda Nursing Center (government). 1 of these providers report 176 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.49 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 19.2% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $16,984.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerSaluda Nursing Center (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government
Certified beds (total)176
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$16,984
Avg nurse hours / resident-day4.49
Avg RN turnover19.2%
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Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 29138 have federal penalties?
1 provider in ZIP 29138 has at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $16,984. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 29138?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 29138 is 1 government. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 29138 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 nursing homes in ZIP 29138 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 29138?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 29138 is 2.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 29138?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

About the data

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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