For profit - Corporation ·
88 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Fundamental Healthcare (69 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Scranton, South Carolina. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.08 hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Jul 30, 2025 cited 4 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center compares
This facility vs. the South Carolina and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
South Carolina avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.08
3.86
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.38
0.63
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.81
2.22
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
38.7%
47.0%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
4.0
3.7
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.08
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.38
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.90
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.81
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
2.77
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
38.7%
Registered Nurses
44.4%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Jul 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
4
Total Deficiencies Found
24
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 30, 2025
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 30, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jul 30, 2025
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 30, 2025
Potential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · May 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · May 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 24, 2022
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 24, 2022
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 24, 2022
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 24, 2022
About This Facility
Address
1940 Boyd Road Scranton, SC 29591
CMS Certification #
425149
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
82.6
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1983-07-21
Chain
Fundamental Healthcare (69 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Fundamental Healthcare
69
Facilities Nationwide
Fundamental Healthcare operates 69 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the South Carolina average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 4 deficiencies.
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is certified for 88 beds.
Admissions at Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (843) 389-9201. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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