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Bennettsville Health And Rehabilitation Center

Bennettsville, South Carolina · CCN 425118

20 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.

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

Citations on record
123
Surveys
20
Harm or worse
13
Immediate jeopardy
3
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy3

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file12/20

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
110
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE
County
Marlboro · rural
Medicare-certified since
1978

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
3
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 28 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in South Carolina.

Last survey on record

May 20, 2026

173 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.213.43
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.44—
Annual nurse turnover27.6%44.5%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$15,646 across 2 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ25.7%K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2262.9%E720.0%F411.4%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 35 of the 123 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5843×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • F7613×

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • F6772×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bennettsville Health And Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656Mar 14, 2024

    Based on review of facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop a care plan for 2 of 3 residents, Resident (R)1, R2. Specifically, there were no care plan giving staff instructions on providing care to R1 and R2. R1 was sent to the local hospital concerning wounds and R2 developed maggots in a wound. On 3/12/24 at 4:35 PM, the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were notified that the failure to develop a comprehensive care plan for R2 regarding wound care of the left foot constituted IJ at F656. On 03/13/24 at approximately 4:55 PM, the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template and informed the facility IJ existed as of 08/04/23. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684Mar 14, 2024

    Based on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure wound care was completed on days when Resident (R)2 went out to dialysis, subsequently R2 developed maggots in the wound of her left foot, for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for foot care. On 3/12/24 at 4:35 PM, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) were notified that the failure to follow physicians orders to ensure wound care was completed on days when Resident (R)2 went out to dialysis, constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F687. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF687Mar 14, 2024

    Based on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure wound care was completed on days when Resident (R)2 went out to dialysis, subsequently R2 developed maggots in the wound of her left foot, for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for foot care. On 3/12/24 at 4:35 PM, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) were notified that the failure to follow physicians orders to ensure wound care was completed on days when Resident (R)2 went out to dialysis, constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F687. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF570May 20, 2026

    Based on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility's surety bond covered the total amount of monies in the resident's personal fund account. As of 05/19/2026, there were 101 resident accounts with monies.Findings included:Review of the facility policy titled Resident Trust Fund revealed the following: 17. Financial Integrity/Surety Bonds: A. The Facility will provide a surety bond to protect resident funds from losses due to the facilities failure to hold, safeguard, manage and/or account for resident funds. D. The amount covered by the surety bond will be a least equal to the total amount of residents' funds, as of the most recent quarter. E. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 12, 2021

    Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. 91 of 102 residents received a diet and food from the kitchen. For 1 of 1 kitchen observed, food trays were not labeled or dated, air vents were not cleaned, and canned goods were compromised. The findings included: On 08/09/2021 at 11:00 am, a brief initial tour of the kitchen with the Dietary Manager (DM), observation of the kitchen revealed various kinds of food particles on the floor beneath and behind kitchen equipment, and in corners of the kitchen, along with grease-like substances on the kitchen floor. Observation of the kitchen also revealed dirty air vents above the two-compartment sink. […]

Read 30 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 30 of 123 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 20, 2026Standard7 findings
  • Apr 11, 2025Standard1 finding
  • Nov 20, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 14, 2024Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
  • Jan 25, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 29, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • May 11, 2023Standard6 findings
  • Apr 27, 2022Complaint1 finding
Show the 12 earlier surveys
  • Aug 12, 2021Standard16 findings
  • Sep 19, 2019Standard5 findings · 2 harm
  • Oct 17, 2018Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 13, 2018Standard10 findings
  • Dec 13, 2017Complaint11 findings · 6 harm
  • Mar 23, 2017Standard12 findings
  • Jun 9, 2016Standard10 findings · 2 harm
  • Feb 20, 2015Standard14 findings
  • Sep 3, 2014Complaint4 findings
  • Jul 11, 2013—4 findings
  • May 16, 2012—5 findings
  • Mar 2, 2011—8 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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