Skilled nursing · Florence, SC

The Palms At Florence

4438 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505

4 / 5CMS 163 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. The Palms At Florence carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 16.8 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 26.0 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.51 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 36 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

Worth asking about

High sedative / sleep-medication prescribing

This

26.0%

National

15%

Above national median. Worth asking — sedative use sometimes rises when antipsychotic prescribing comes under pressure.

Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.51

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.01

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

36%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

27%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

16.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

26.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$7,901 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425119

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds163

Avg residents154

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 26%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for The Palms At Florence?

The Palms At Florence has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has The Palms At Florence been cited for resident harm?

It has $7,901 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for The Palms At Florence appears in the record section above.

Does The Palms At Florence use antipsychotic medications?

16.8 percent of long-stay residents at The Palms At Florence are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 26.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is The Palms At Florence's Palmelle Clarity Score?

The Palms At Florence has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and South Carolina state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact The Palms At Florence?

The Palms At Florence is located at 4438 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505. Phone: (843) 669-3502. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is The Palms At Florence a special focus facility?

The Palms At Florence is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $7,901 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on The Palms At Florence's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If The Palms At Florence has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does The Palms At Florence compare to other Florence skilled nursing facilities?

The Palms At Florence holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64. Browse the full Florence directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at The Palms At Florence?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on The Palms At Florence and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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