John Edward Harter Nursing Center
Fairfax, South Carolina · CCN 425103
7 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
- 12
- Surveys
- 7
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 44
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Allendale · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1976
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=2, floor 20).
Last survey on record
May 8, 2025
550 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 | 5.32 | 5.61 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.64 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D— | E— | F2100.0% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at John Edward Harter Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851May 8, 2025
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to submit the required staffing information based on payroll data in a uniform format by the required deadline. Specifically, the facility failed to submit data for quarter one (October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024) of the federal fiscal year 2025. Findings include: A review of the facility's Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) report from Center of Medicare Services (CMS) revealed the facility failed to submit data within the required timeline for quarter one of 2025. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 8, 2025
Based on interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to establish and implement a water management program which identified measures to minimize the risk of Legionella in the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Legionnaire's Disease Policy and Procedure, effective date 01/02/20 revealed, Legionnaires' disease is a serious pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. It is not contagious and is typically contracted by inhaling contaminated water droplets, often from contaminated sources like cooling towers or water systems in buildings. Symptoms can include fever, cough, chills, muscle aches, and headaches, similar to the flu . To test for Legionella in a nursing home, start with a risk assessment to identify high-risk areas. […]
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 8, 2025Standard2 findings
- Mar 15, 2018Standard1 finding
- Jan 5, 2017Standard1 finding
- Jul 7, 2016Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Jan 27, 2016Standard2 findings
- May 2, 2013—2 findings
- Jan 19, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care SNFSpartanburgno harm findings
- The Arboretum At The WoodlandsGreenvilleno harm findings
- Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-SummervSummervilleno harm findings
- Willow Brooke Court At Park Pointe VillageRock Hillno harm findings
- Fraser Health CenterHilton Head Islandno harm findings
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