120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341
Call Palmetto Patriots directly(803) 649-2000Palmetto Patriots is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Gaffney, South Carolina. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.80 hours per resident per day, above the South Carolina average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Mar 26, 2025 cited 0 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
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) | 5.80 | 3.86 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.28 | 2.22 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | —% | 47.0% | 46.4% | — |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 0.0 | 3.7 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
120 Hampshire Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
425003
Government - State
52
50.8
Medicare and Medicaid
2023-06-08
South Carolina Department Of Mental Health (5 facilities)
Rural
South Carolina Department Of Mental Health operates 5 nursing facilities across the United States.
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CMS gives Palmetto Patriots an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Palmetto Patriots reports 5.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the South Carolina average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 0 deficiencies.
Palmetto Patriots is certified for 52 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (803) 649-2000. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
