Skilled nursing · Florence, SC

Veteran Village

1200 E National Cemetery Road, Florence, SC 29506

4 / 5CMS 52 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Veteran Village carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 26.6 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 13.8 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.75 hours per resident per day.

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.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

26.6%

National

14%

Above national median. 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★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.75

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.8

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

No data

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

No data

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

26.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

13.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$47,631 in fines (12)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425419

OwnershipGovernment - State

ChainIndependent

Beds52

Avg residents50

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 12 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 antipsychotic rate is 27% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
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 Veteran Village?

Veteran Village has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Veteran Village been cited for resident harm?

It has $47,631 in federal fines across 12 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Veteran Village appears in the record section above.

Does Veteran Village use antipsychotic medications?

26.6 percent of long-stay residents at Veteran Village are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 13.8 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 Veteran Village's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Veteran Village has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 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 Veteran Village?

Veteran Village is located at 1200 E National Cemetery Road, Florence, SC 29506. Phone: (843) 432-4600. 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 Veteran Village a special focus facility?

Veteran Village is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $47,631 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Veteran Village's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Veteran Village 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 Veteran Village compare to other Florence skilled nursing facilities?

Veteran Village holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. 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 Veteran Village?

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 Veteran Village and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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