Carlyle Senior Care of Fork
1727 Buck Swamp Road, Fork, SC 29543
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Carlyle Senior Care of Fork Compares
Carlyle Senior Care of Fork is a 111-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fork, 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 falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the South Carolina average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 111 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.1% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (38% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — 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 Carlyle Senior Care of Fork
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Carlyle Senior Care of Fork with other nursing homes in Fork.
How is Carlyle Senior Care of Fork 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 Carlyle Senior Care of Fork doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.1% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Carlyle Senior Care of Fork keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Carlyle Senior Care of Fork maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 111 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Carlyle Senior Care of Fork?
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 Carlyle Senior Care of Fork?
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 Fork
Fork sits in Dillon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% 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+
- 4,997 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $36,429
- Median home value
- $84,500
Demographics for Dillon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fork.
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