NHC Healthcare - Clinton
304 Jacobs Highway, Clinton, SC 29325 · Laurens County · 131 certified beds · avg 127 residents/day · certified since Aug 5, 1970
Part of chain: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (69 facilities, chain avg rating 4.0★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
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 (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 2).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
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) | 3.74 | 4.08 | 3.95 | bottom 42% in South Carolina; bottom 48% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.69 | top 29% in South Carolina; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.26 | 3.55 | 3.50 | bottom 46% in South Carolina; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.48 | top 33% in South Carolina; top 46% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 54.2 | 45.9 | 45.8 | bottom 26% in South Carolina; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 26.3 | 42.1 | 42.9 | top 23% in South Carolina; top 23% 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 3.54, RN 0.66, weekend 3.09. Staffing rating: 4/5.
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc/Delaware INC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Bernardo, Michael | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2023 |
| Bernardo, Michael | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2023 |
| Blackrock INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| Boggs, Dustin | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2009 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| Dodson, Vicki | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| Dodson, Vicki | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| Holder, Charles | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2011 |
| Holder, Charles | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2025 |
| Kidd, Brian | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Kidd, Brian | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Moorhouse, Bradley | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| Moorhouse, Bradley | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| Moorhouse, Bradley | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| Morgan Stanley | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| National Health Corporation | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "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?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "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 | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina- Clinto | 2.2 mi | Clinton, SC | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| NHC Healthcare - Laurens | 9.2 mi | Laurens, SC | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center | 9.2 mi | Laurens, SC | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| White Oak Manor - Newberry | 19.1 mi | Newberry, SC | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| J F Hawkins Nursing Home | 19.2 mi | Newberry, SC | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 425071.