Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, Florence
2350 W Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501 · 1.9 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 25 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Nursing Home in Darlington, SC · CMS Data August 2026
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
How Does Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center Rate?
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center is a 88-bed nonprofit nursing home in Darlington, SC. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 24, 2026, cited 2 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.8 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 2
- Certified beds
- 88
157 Home Avenue
Darlington, SC 29532
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.8 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.3 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.5 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 45% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 38% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | April 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 2 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 15% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 0.0% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 13% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 15% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.7% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 4.9% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 88 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 59 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Legal business name | SCBMA |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 2000 |
| Setting | Part of a continuing care retirement community |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and South Carolina's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-800-868-9095) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in South Carolina.
Other Nursing Homes Near Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Darlington nursing homes page.
Oakhaven Nursing Center, Darlington
123 Oak Street, Darlington, SC 29532 · 3.6 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
- 88 beds
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Honorage Nursing Center, Florence
1207 North Cashua Road, Florence, SC 29501 · 4.0 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
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Medford Nursing Center, Darlington
105 Medford Drive, Darlington, SC 29532 · 4.2 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
- 88 beds
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Faith Healthcare Center, Florence
617 West Marion Street, Florence, SC 29501 · 5.5 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
- 104 beds
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Carlyle Senior Care of Florence, Florence
133 West Clarke Road, Florence, SC 29501 · 5.8 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality1/5
- 88 beds
- For-profit