Nursing homes › South Carolina › Calhoun Convalescent Center
601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC 29135 · 8036557101 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Fundamental Healthcare, a group operating 67 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,196,040 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.16 (South Carolina median: 3.56). RN hours: 0.29. Weekend total: 2.83. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations, including 5 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2026-02-24 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-24 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-24 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-24 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2026-02-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-26 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-26 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-26 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2024-06-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-02-22 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-06 |
| 2023-09-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-05 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-09-05 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-24 |
| 2023-08-11 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-08-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-08-11 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-08-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-04 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-26 | Fine | $9,679 |
| 2024-06-14 | Fine | $14,056 |
| 2023-08-11 | Fine | $39,371 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THI OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/14/2015 |
| MCELWEE, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 425170. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.