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F557 citations in South Carolina

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F557 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

South Carolina cites F557 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.36×

1.36 times the share F557 takes of citations nationally.

Share of South Carolina citations0.32%

Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F557.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What South Carolina surveyors wrote

F557 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.

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 11, 2026

Based on review of facility policy, observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain dignity for Resident (R)3. Specifically, R3's foley catheter bag was not covered, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled, Points To Remember In Respecting Dignity issued 08/16 revealed, . 20. Respect a resident's personal privacy, which includes the following: a. Own physical body b. His/her personal space/private space (i.e., room, bathroom) c. His/her personal care d. …

Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care

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Recent years

YearShare of South Carolina citationsvs expected
20230.24%0.93×
20240.32%1.21×
20250.32%1.36×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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