Nursing Homes in ZIP 29827 (Fairfax, SC)
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 29827, Fairfax, SC, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 4.0 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.
Data profile for ZIP 29827
Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 29827: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at John Edward Harter Nursing Center (government). 1 of these providers report 44 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 5.32 hours per resident-day. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | John Edward Harter Nursing Center (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 44 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 5.32 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 29827
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Edward Harter Nursing Center | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 25.4% | — | 0 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 29827
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.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 29827, Fairfax, SC, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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