Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
1817 Jonesville Highway, Union, SC 29379
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Ellen Sagar Nursing Center Compares
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center is a 113-bed government-owned nursing facility in Union, 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 strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.8%) is above the South Carolina average of 15.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 113 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Union, 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: 20.8% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ellen Sagar Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Union.
What keeps Ellen Sagar Nursing Center's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Ellen Sagar Nursing Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.8% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Ellen Sagar Nursing Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ellen Sagar Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Ellen Sagar Nursing Center lag behind other Union options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ellen Sagar Nursing 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 Union
Union sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 5,444 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 44.4 years
- Median household income
- $41,117
- Median home value
- $80,300
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Union.
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