Calhoun Convalescent Center
601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, SC 29135
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Calhoun Convalescent Center Compares
Calhoun Convalescent Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saint Matthews, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.1%) is below the South Carolina average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.1% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — better 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 Calhoun Convalescent Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Calhoun Convalescent Center with other nursing homes in Saint Matthews.
How is Calhoun Convalescent Center addressing its health inspections 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 Calhoun Convalescent Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Calhoun Convalescent Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Calhoun Convalescent Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Calhoun Convalescent Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Saint Matthews
Saint Matthews sits in Calhoun County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,327 (22.8%)
- Median age
- 46.0 years
- Median household income
- $49,844
- Median home value
- $104,500
Demographics for Calhoun County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Matthews.
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