Skilled nursing · Johns Island, SC

Johns Island Post Acute

3647 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455

1 / 5CMS 132 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

34

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Johns Island Post Acute 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 2-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 9.1 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 24.3 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.41 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 50 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.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.41
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
50%
National
53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
9.1%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★1 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.41
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
2.86
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
50%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
43%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
9.1%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
24.3%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
0.7%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$15,646 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425368
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds132
Avg residents124

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Johns Island Post Acute?

Johns Island Post Acute has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Johns Island Post Acute been cited for resident harm?

It has $15,646 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Johns Island Post Acute appears in the record section above.

Does Johns Island Post Acute use antipsychotic medications?

9.1 percent of long-stay residents at Johns Island Post Acute are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 24.3 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 Johns Island Post Acute's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Johns Island Post Acute has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34 out of 100, putting it below 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 Johns Island Post Acute?

Johns Island Post Acute is located at 3647 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455. Phone: (843) 559-5888. 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 Johns Island Post Acute a special focus facility?

Johns Island Post Acute is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $15,646 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Johns Island Post Acute's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Johns Island Post Acute 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 Johns Island Post Acute compare to other Johns Island skilled nursing facilities?

Johns Island Post Acute holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34. Browse the full Johns Island directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Johns Island Post Acute?

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 Johns Island Post Acute and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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