John Edward Harter Nursing Center
185 Revolutionary Trail, Fairfax, SC 29827
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How John Edward Harter Nursing Center Compares
John Edward Harter Nursing Center is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fairfax, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the South Carolina average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (35% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (100% 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 John Edward Harter Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing John Edward Harter Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Fairfax.
What keeps John Edward Harter Nursing Center'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 practices help John Edward Harter Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.0% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help John Edward Harter Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is John Edward Harter Nursing Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 44 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at John Edward Harter Nursing 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 John Edward Harter 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 Fairfax
Fairfax sits in Allendale County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% 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+
- 1,787 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 44.7 years
- Median household income
- $26,074
- Median home value
- $47,100
Demographics for Allendale County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fairfax.
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