Calhoun Convalescent Center
Saint Matthews, South Carolina · CCN 425170
24 surveys since 2011, 16 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
- 88
- Surveys
- 24
- Harm or worse
- 16
- Immediate jeopardy
- 10
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
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE
- County
- Calhoun
- Medicare-certified since
- 1989
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 28 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in South Carolina.
Last survey on record
Jul 8, 2026
124 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 | 3.16 | 3.43 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.29 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 60.0% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $39,680 across 3 penalties
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
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 | J516.1% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G13.2% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1754.8% | E516.1% | F39.7% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6003×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 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.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6092×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Calhoun Convalescent Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 30, 2026
Based on review of the facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R)1 received appropriate supervision to prevent a successful elopement from the facility on 03/22/26.On 03/30/26 at 2:37 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 03/30/26 at 2:37 PM the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template, informing the facility IJ existed as of 03/22/26. The IJ was related to 42 CFR 483.25 - Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF880Mar 26, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow manufacturer's guidelines to ensure that blood glucose glucometers were sanitized/cleaned properly. On 03/25/25 at 12:10 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 03/25/25 at 12:15 PM, the Administrator was notified that the facility's failure to have systems in place to monitor for blood glucose glucometers constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F880. On 03/26/25 at 3:00 PM, the facility provided an acceptable IJ Removal Plan. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 14, 2024
Based on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide appropriate supervision to prevent Resident (R)1's elopement from the facility. On 06/14/24 at 1:28 PM, the Administrator was notified that the failure to properly supervise a resident, resulting in a successful elopement from the facility, constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F689. On 06/14/24 at 1:28 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 06/11/24. The IJ was related to 42 CFR 483.25 - Quality of Care. On 06/14/24 at approximately 2:18 PM, the facility provided an acceptable IJ Removal Plan. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Sep 5, 2023
Based on a review of the facility policy, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to protect 1 of 1 residents from sexual abuse. Resident (R)1 inappropriately touched R2 on 08/28/2023 at approximately 5:20 p.m. This was observed by staff members. On 09/01/2023 at 05:30 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. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF624Sep 5, 2023
Based on interviews, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to a resident to ensure safe and orderly discharge from the facility for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for discharge. Specifically, Resident (R)1, nor his representative was adequately prepared or informed of R1's discharge from the facility. On 09/01/23 at 5:30 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. […]
Read 32 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 32 of 88 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 8, 2026Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 30, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 24, 2026Standard6 findings
- Feb 11, 2026Complaint2 findings
- Mar 26, 2025Standard6 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 14, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 22, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Sep 5, 2023Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
Show the 16 earlier surveys
- Aug 11, 2023Standard8 findings
- May 16, 2023Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
- Apr 11, 2023Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Feb 22, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Jan 10, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Sep 12, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Oct 1, 2021Standard and complaint3 findings
- Apr 5, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Sep 19, 2019Standard1 finding
- Jul 1, 2018Complaint4 findings · 4 harm
- Mar 16, 2017Standard9 findings
- Apr 21, 2016Standard13 findings
- Dec 18, 2014Standard6 findings
- Mar 27, 2013—1 finding
- Apr 11, 2012—3 findings
- Feb 23, 2011—6 findings · 1 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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