Morrell Nursing Center
900 North Marquis Hwy, Hartsville, SC 29551
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
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How Morrell Nursing Center Compares
Morrell Nursing Center is a 154-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hartsville, 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 (6.1%) is above the South Carolina average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 154 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (97% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (32% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — worse 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 Morrell Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Morrell Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Hartsville.
How is Morrell Nursing 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 Morrell Nursing Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.1% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Morrell Nursing Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.2% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Morrell Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 154 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Morrell 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 Morrell 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 Hartsville
Hartsville sits in Darlington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,644 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 41.5 years
- Median household income
- $37,141
- Median home value
- $102,800
Demographics for Darlington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hartsville.
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