St George Healthcare Center
Saint George, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425143) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,894
Phone: (843) 563-4602 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St George 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 and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
St George Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
St George Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,894.00, with 0 payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
St George Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Saint George, Dorchester County, South Carolina. The facility has been certified since December 1981 and is licensed for 88 beds, with an average of 82.3 residents. It operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain, which includes 66 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, St George Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.17 per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,894.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should note that the chain average rating of 2.4 stars is below this facility's individual 3-star rating. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St George Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover of 30.6% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,894.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St George Healthcare Center is certified for 88 beds and has an average of 82.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain, which includes 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 18, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8435634602 and 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 8435634602 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425143?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.