Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
157 Home Avenue, Darlington, SC 29532
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How Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center Compares
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center is a 88-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Darlington, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.9%) is above the South Carolina average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 88 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Darlington, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.7% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.9% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.1% (152% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.9% — worse than the South Carolina average of 24.3% (36% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Darlington.
How is Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.2% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 12.9% here versus 5.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 88 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center lag behind other Darlington options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Darlington
Darlington sits in Darlington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,644 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 41.5 years
- Median household income
- $37,141
- Median home value
- $102,800
Demographics for Darlington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Darlington.
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