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Saluda Nursing Center

3131 Newberry Highway, SALUDA, SC, 29138
(864) 445-2146
www.saludanursing.org
176 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
176
CMS facility ID
425081
Care type
Nursing home
County
Saluda
Facility name
Saluda Nursing Center
Street address
3131 Newberry Highway
City / state / ZIP
Saluda, SC 29138
Phone
(864) 445-2146
Website
www.saludanursing.org

About this facility — Saluda Nursing Center

Saluda Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saluda, South Carolina. It is licensed for 176 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina (96 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Saluda and 187 skilled nursing facilities across South Carolina. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Saluda Nursing Center 7 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $16,984 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - County

Registered owners & officers

Barton, Jennifer
Director — since 2021
Bledsoe, Dayna
Governing body · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Cromley, William
Director — since 2024
Hicks, Doris
Director — since 2021
Rita, Angela
Director — since 2019
Sawyer, William
Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1971-08-16
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
1 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$16,984 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-18
Nurse staffing
4.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$397 per day (≈ $12,070/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
66% Medicaid · 14% Medicare · 20% private/other
Occupancy
83% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
8% above the SC median of $366/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
176
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-18Health inspection1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-29
2025-04-17Health inspection4 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0578
J · Immediate jeopardy
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0678
J · Immediate jeopardy
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2025-05-09
1 earlier / fire-safety inspection (2 citations)
2024-05-15Health inspection2 citations
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-05-28
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-28

Federal penalties

2025-04-17Fine$8,492
2025-04-17Fine$8,492
Total fines$16,984
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 425081.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.611 ratings on Google
★★★★★Tami Thomas · 2025-07-21 · via Google

“My mother in law was here for Rehab. I have 35 years in the nursing profession. I have never saw a cleaner facility. All the residents are well groomed and taken care of as you can look and tell . We visited several times at meal times. Looks like great food too. My husband’s aunt is here long term and she loves it. I would highly recommend.”

★★★★★Mary Beth Richardson · 2024-10-14 · via Google

“I am so THANKFUL for the wonderful staff at Saluda Nursing Center!! They have provided exceptional care for my mother since she has been there!! The physical therapy department is top notch and helped my mother recover from a fall at home that caused her to have a broken back. They got my mom back up and rolling there!! When Mom had to return for long term care we did not HESITATE to get her back …”

★★★★★Laurie M. Smith · 2024-10-11 · via Google

“I want to thank all of you for the excellent care you provide for my mom. I have so much peace knowing that she is a resident at such a wonderful facility. She is happy, and is well taken care of. Each and every one of you are a blessing, and you ALL should be very proud of what you do. There are some people in the world who go to work, do their jobs, and go home. Others take those jobs to whole…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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