Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center
3525 Augustus Road, Aiken, SC 29801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center Compares
Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Aiken, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (21.2%) is above the South Carolina average of 15.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 125 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Aiken, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.2% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (39% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (35% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 24.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center with other nursing homes in Aiken.
How is Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.2% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.4% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 125 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center's rating advantage in Aiken?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Aiken
Aiken sits in Aiken County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 32,791 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Median household income
- $53,385
- Median home value
- $153,700
Demographics for Aiken County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Aiken.
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