Based on record review, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to protect confidentiality for Resident (R)1 for one of one resident reviewed for resident's rights. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)1 recorded R1 on her cellphone and the video was posted on the social media platform- Snapchat. On 09/25/24 at 4:57 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations could cause psychosocial harm. On 09/25/24 at 4:57 PM, the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template, informing the facility IJ existed as of 09/11/24. …
F550 citations in South Carolina
Resident rights and dignity · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
South Carolina cites F550 more often than its own record predicts
1.27 times the share F550 takes of citations nationally.
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F550.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What South Carolina surveyors wrote
F550 findings written in South Carolina, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on review of facility files and interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident had a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside the facility. Resident #1 was held down and his/her fingernails cut when s/he resisted care. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) #1 removed the resident from the unit dining room into the hallway outside the dining room and proceeded to cut the resident's nails even though s/he resisted. One of three resident's reviewed for dignity. The findings included: Review of the facility's Five-Day Follow-Up Report dated 1/12/18 revealed employees were terminated due to substantiated abuse of Resident #1. …
Based on observation, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that one of 25 sampled residents (Resident (R) 73) was treated with dignity and respect by allowing the resident's body to be exposed to public view and by permitting a staff member to provide care in a disrespectful manner, including failing to explain care and pulling the resident backward in a geri chair. This failure had the potential to cause embarrassment, humiliation, emotional distress, and diminished psychosocial well-being. Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled Social Services Policies and Procedures, revised 06/09/23, revealed, Quality of life begins with the preservation of a sense of dignity and individuality. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of South Carolina citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.07% | 1.49× |
| 2024 | 2.10% | 0.96× |
| 2025 | 2.72% | 1.27× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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