Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
Darlington, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425372) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 393-2867 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.2%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Darlington, South Carolina, certified for 88 beds with an average of 58.6 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since June 28, 2000.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.01 for South Carolina. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star. These four ratings combine differently to form the overall score, and each reflects a distinct aspect of CMS's evaluation.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.82 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.34 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the provided data. There is no chain affiliation noted, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a 45.2% nursing staff turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 88 beds and has an average of 58.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization, and no chain affiliation is noted in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 28, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 843-393-2867 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 843-393-2867 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425372?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.