Palmetto Patriots
Gaffney, South Carolina
120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29341
Palmetto Patriots Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Total federal penalties $30,147
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.92 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.81 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.28 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.07 hrs
Quality rating trend
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 52 certified beds · ~51 avg residents/day (98% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Palmetto Patriots is a state-owned, 52-bed skilled nursing facility located in Gaffney, South Carolina. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting a 5-star health inspection score, a 4-star quality measures rating, and a 3-star staffing level. Services focus on providing long-term care and clinical support within a government-operated setting.
Location
120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29341, Gaffney, SC
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Palmetto Patriots?
- Palmetto Patriots has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Palmetto Patriots score on health inspections?
- Palmetto Patriots received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Palmetto Patriots?
- Palmetto Patriots has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Palmetto Patriots have?
- Palmetto Patriots has 52 certified beds.
- Does Palmetto Patriots accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Palmetto Patriots accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Palmetto Patriots located?
- Palmetto Patriots is located at 120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29341, Gaffney, South Carolina.
- How can I contact Palmetto Patriots?
- You can reach Palmetto Patriots by phone at +1 803-649-2000.
Nearby facilities
- Brookview Healthcare Center 2.8 mi
510 Thompson Street, Gaffney, SC, 29340
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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