Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Name: Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Address: 56 Genesis Drive, Lake City, SC, 29560, US
Telephone: 8433893685

56 Genesis Drive, Lake City, SC 29560 · Williamsburg County · 88 certified beds · avg 72 residents/day · certified since May 31, 1991

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.06

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (12)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Jan 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Jan 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 26, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 26, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Nov 26, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing.
Nov 26, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Nov 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not let a resident help develop and carry out their own plan of care — the written roadmap of the services and support they'll receive, built around their personal goals and preferences.
Nov 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings.
Oct 12, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Oct 12, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	2	D
2024	6	F
2026	4	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	South Carolina avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.06	4.08	3.95	bottom 3% in South Carolina; bottom 16% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.72	0.67	0.69	top 27% in South Carolina; top 34% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.76	3.55	3.50	bottom 10% in South Carolina; bottom 19% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.40	0.41	0.48	top 35% in South Carolina; top 48% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	32.0	45.9	45.8	top 16% in South Carolina; top 18% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	12.5	42.1	42.9	top 4% in South Carolina; top 6% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.72, RN 0.64, weekend 2.46. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Frierson, Sarah	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2004
Frierson, Sarah	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2005
Frierson, Sarah	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2005
Frierson, Sarah	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2005
Frierson, Sarah	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2005
Graham, Toney	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/04/2025
Healthcare Panascope INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2005

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
"How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
"How are residents and families included in care plan meetings, and how often do those meetings happen?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center	6.3 mi	Scranton, SC	★★★★☆	4/5
Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree	12.5 mi	Kingstree, SC	★★★☆☆	3/5
The Palms at Florence	19.2 mi	Florence, SC	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 425309.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

56 Genesis Drive, Lake City, SC 29560 · 8433893685

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
☐ "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
☐ "How are residents and families included in care plan meetings, and how often do those meetings happen?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 425309 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)