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The Palmelle read
Worth a closer look. Heritage Home Of Florence Inc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 1-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 20.8 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 14.7 percent, in line with the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.58 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 53 percent.
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What the data shows
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Going right
No federal fines
Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.
Low rate of falls with major injury
Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.
Worth asking about
Reported staffing levels questioned
CMS payroll data and self-reported staffing don't match. Ask the administrator about staffing levels by shift.
Pressure ulcer rate
Above national median. Often signals understaffing — ask about repositioning schedules and wound care.
Resident weight loss
Above national median. Often signals understaffing during meals — ask about mealtime supervision and assistance.
Decline in mobility
Above national median. Ask about activity programs, physical therapy frequency, and resident engagement.