Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center
Scranton, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425149) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 389-9201 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above South Carolina's state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center reports 3.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Scranton, South Carolina (Florence County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1983. The facility is licensed for 88 beds and has an average daily census of 82.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure rating of 3, and staffing rating of 2.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.18 hours per resident per day, of which 0.34 hours are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is 33.8%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain, which operates 66 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS 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?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of about 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 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, with 33.8% nursing turnover; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 88 beds and has an average daily census of 82.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 21, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 8433899201 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8433899201 to arrange a visit.
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/425149?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.