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Oakhaven Nursing Center

123 Oak Street, Darlington, SC 29532 · Darlington County

5.0CMS overall rating(843) 398-7041Visit website ↗
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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 97% full (85 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Darlington's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Oakhaven Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Darlington, SC, with 88 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wilson Senior Care network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No deficiencies at last standard survey
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.90 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Darlington for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
88
Avg. residents/day
85
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Wilson Senior Care
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
425064

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$7,880–$9,710/mo (median $8,560)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Florence prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.90
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.42
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
27.2%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
0
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-12-11
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (1 citations on record — showing the latest 1). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-10-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • 24-hour staff

Location

123 Oak Street, Darlington, SC

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Oakhaven Nursing Center

How much does Oakhaven Nursing Center cost?

Oakhaven Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Darlington, SC area typically runs $7,880–$9,710 per month (median $8,560, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Oakhaven Nursing Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Oakhaven Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Oakhaven Nursing Center?

Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Oakhaven Nursing Center?

Oakhaven Nursing Center has 1 health citation on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Oakhaven Nursing Center have availability?

Typically 97% full (85 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Oakhaven Nursing Center offer?

Oakhaven Nursing Center in Darlington, SC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 88 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Florence.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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  2. 2
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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