Skilled nursing · Scranton, SC

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center

1940 Boyd Road, Scranton, SC 29591

4 / 5CMS 88 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center 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 2-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.8 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 24.9 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.32 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 34 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

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Stable nursing staff

This

34.4%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

Falls with major injury

This

5.6%

National

1.6%

Above national median. Ask about fall-prevention protocols and individual risk assessment.

Resident weight loss

Above national median. Often signals understaffing during meals — ask about mealtime supervision and assistance.

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.32

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.16

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

34%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

28%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

24.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

5.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425149

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds88

Avg residents82

SC licenseOn file · #NCF-0928

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.32 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 5.6% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 11.2% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 36.4% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 34% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH · Last reconciled May 29, 2026

State record

South Carolina licensing.

License number

NCF-0928

License expires

2026-09-30

Owner

Palmetto Lake City Operating LLC

County

Florence

Nursing-home beds

Alzheimer's unit

Alzheimer's care

Source: South Carolina Department of Health · last scraped 2026-05-28

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center?

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 5 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center appears in the record section above.

Does Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.8 percent of long-stay residents at Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 24.9 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 Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center 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 Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center?

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is located at 1940 Boyd Road, Scranton, SC 29591. Phone: (843) 389-9201. 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 Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center 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 Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center compare to other Scranton skilled nursing facilities?

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64. Browse the full Scranton directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center?

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 Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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