Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 29532
Meets federal staffing minimum — above average inspection record.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
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0.65 ✓ Meets federal minimum |
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Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
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5 |
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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76/100 |
Data last updated: April 12, 2026
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
Most recent inspection (April 3, 2025)
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 9, 2025
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 9, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 9, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (August 26, 2024)
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 19, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 1, 2023
Inspection cycle 3 (January 20, 2022)
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2022
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