Brookview Healthcare Center
Gaffney, South Carolina · CCN 425062
25 surveys since 2010, 32 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 93
- Surveys
- 25
- Harm or worse
- 32
- Immediate jeopardy
- 27
Findings at the most serious level CMS records. 2 of these were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 132
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE
- County
- Cherokee · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1969
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=14, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Jan 8, 2026
305 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.00 | 3.42 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.25 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 49.0% | 43.8% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $42,599 across 3 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J321.4% | K— | L17.1% |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D642.9% | E— | F428.6% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F6001×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6021×
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- F6091×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Brookview Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF812Aug 15, 2024
Based on observation, interview, review of facility policy, and review of the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommendation for Food Safety, the facility failed to ensure that food items were properly stored and maintained below 41 Degrees Fahrenheit (F) to reduce the potential of foodborne illnesses. The facility further failed to ensure that monitoring of kitchen equipment (refrigerators and freezer) was completed accurately for 1 of 1 kitchen. On [DATE] at 1:30 PM, the Administrator was notified that the failure to ensure food items were properly stored and maintained below 41 Degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the failure to ensure the monitoring of kitchen equipment was completed accurately constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F812. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Sep 5, 2025
Based on review of facility policy, record review, interview and observation, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)4 was provided appropriate supervision to prevent an elopement from the facility for 1 of 3 resident reviewed.On 09/05/25 at 11:21 AM, the surveyor provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template, informing the facility IJ existed as of 09/03/25. The IJ was related to 42 CFR 483.25 - Freedom from Accidents Hazards/Supervision/Devices.On 09/05/25, the facility provided an acceptable IJ Removal Plan. On 09/05/25, the survey team validated the facility's corrective actions and determined the facility put forth due diligence in addressing the non-compliance. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Feb 28, 2025
Based on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to protect 1 of 1 resident from sexual abuse. Specifically, Resident (R)2 wandered into R1's room and inappropriately touched R1, this was observed by two staff members. Based on the Reasonable Person Approach, R1 had the potential to suffer severe psychosocial harm. On 02/27/25 at 6:21 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. On 02/27/25 at 6:21 PM, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing were notified that the failure to protect a resident from sexual abuse constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F600. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jan 31, 2025
Based on review of the facility policy, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide appropriate supervision to prevent Resident (R)1's elopement from the facility. Resident (R)1 had a successful elopement from the facility on 01/25/2025 and was without supervision for a period of time. R1 was last seen ambulating in the hall around 6:00 PM by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Approximately around 7:00 PM, CNA1 noticed that R1 was not in her room and alerted a nurse. The unit and facility was searched, R1 was not found to not be on the premises. R1 obtained a ride from college students located at the neighboring apartment and went to her friend's house. R1 was returned to the facility by local police with a bruise to her right eye, right hand, and right arm. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Jan 8, 2026
Based on a review of facility policy, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the central supply closet was free of expired medications. One of one central supply closets observed contained expired medications.Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Storage in the Healthcare Centers, revealed that, medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly following manufacturer recommendations or those of the supplier. Observation of Central Supply Closet on 01/07/26 2:30 PM with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)1 revealed the following expired items: Five (5) boxes of Assure Prism Control Solution, each containing two 4 milliliter (mL) vials, expired on 12/27/2025. […]
Read 45 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 45 of 93 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jan 8, 2026Standard5 findings
- Sep 5, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 28, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 31, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Aug 15, 2024Standard3 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 11, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jul 8, 2022Standard1 finding
- Jun 13, 2020Infection control1 finding
Show the 17 earlier surveys
- Aug 22, 2019Standard6 findings
- Oct 2, 2018Complaint3 findings
- Jun 28, 2018Standard5 findings
- Jan 23, 2018Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Mar 23, 2017Standard2 findings
- Jun 8, 2016Standard3 findings
- Feb 11, 2015Standard2 findings
- Jul 17, 2014Standard1 finding
- Jan 22, 2014Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
- Apr 17, 2013—2 findings
- Oct 10, 2012—2 findings
- Aug 15, 2012—3 findings
- Jun 14, 2012Complaint12 findings · 12 harm
- May 24, 2012—4 findings · 2 harm
- Feb 29, 2012Standard and complaint17 findings
- Jul 12, 2011—8 findings · 8 harm
- Dec 20, 2010—4 findings · 2 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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