J F Hawkins Nursing Home
1330 Kinard Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How J F Hawkins Nursing Home Compares
J F Hawkins Nursing Home is a 118-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newberry, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (4.1%) is below the South Carolina average of 24.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 118 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newberry, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (62% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (77% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 4.1% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (83% 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 J F Hawkins Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing J F Hawkins Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Newberry.
What keeps J F Hawkins Nursing Home's health inspections 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 J F Hawkins Nursing Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.7% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help J F Hawkins Nursing Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does J F Hawkins Nursing Home maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 118 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at J F Hawkins Nursing Home?
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 J F Hawkins Nursing Home?
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 Newberry
Newberry sits in Newberry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,573 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $46,038
- Median home value
- $118,500
Demographics for Newberry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newberry.
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