Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta
North Augusta, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425320) · 192 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 278-4272 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare - North Augusta has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare - North Augusta reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4%.
NHC Healthcare - North Augusta has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare - North Augusta is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in North Augusta, Aiken County, South Carolina. The facility is certified for 192 beds and reports an average daily census of 183.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 18, 1991, and operates as a for-profit corporation. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed for this facility in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare - North Augusta has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 192 beds, with an average daily census of 183.4 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 National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 18, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 8032784272 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data; please contact the facility at 8032784272 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425320?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.