Skilled nursing · Florence, SC

Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc

2350 W Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501

4 / 5CMS 25 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

78

Top 22%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 8.0 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.84 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 54 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

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★4 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.84
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.87
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
54%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
60%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
No data
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
8.0%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
11.8%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425406
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds25
Avg residents22

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 Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc?

Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc been cited for resident harm?

Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

What is Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78 out of 100, putting it above 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 Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc?

Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc is located at 2350 W Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501. Phone: (843) 665-2222. 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 Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc a special focus facility?

Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc 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 Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc 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 Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc compare to other Florence skilled nursing facilities?

Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78. 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 Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc?

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 Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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