Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
56 Genesis Drive, Lake City, SC 29560
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Compares
Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake City, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.0%) is above the South Carolina average of 15.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 88 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (57% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.2% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Lake City.
How is Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.0% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.7% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Dr Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Lake City
Lake City sits in Florence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 23,370 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $49,645
- Median home value
- $135,000
Demographics for Florence County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lake City.
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