Charleston, SC · 41 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
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St George Healthcare Center
905 Duke Street, Saint George, SC 29477 · Dorchester County
48
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (81 of 88 beds occupied on an average day).
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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.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint George
St George Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint George, SC, with 88 certified beds and an average of about 81 residents per day. It operates as part of the Fundamental Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.10 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $42,793 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.10 hrs/resident/day)
- •$42,793 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Saint George options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 88
- Avg. residents/day
- 81
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Fundamental Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 425143
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,170–$11,300/mo (median $9,960) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Charleston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.10
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.6%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 2 ($42,793)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-17Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-02-17Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2026-02-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2026-02-17Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2025-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
2024-09-19Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-06-27Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-19 | Fine | $16,894 |
| 2023-06-27 | Fine | $25,899 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
905 Duke Street, Saint George, SC
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about St George Healthcare Center
How much does St George Healthcare Center cost?
St George Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint George, SC area typically runs $9,170–$11,300 per month (median $9,960, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is St George Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates St George Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at St George Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.10 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at St George Healthcare Center?
St George Healthcare Center has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does St George Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 92% full (81 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does St George Healthcare Center offer?
St George Healthcare Center in Saint George, SC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 88 beds.
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