MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center
1 Medical Park Drive, Chester, SC 29706
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center Compares
MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Chester, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.9%) is below the South Carolina average of 15.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.9% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (74% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (56% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (55% 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 MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Chester.
How is MUSC Health Chester 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 practices help MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.9% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 80 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 MUSC Health Chester 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 MUSC Health Chester 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 Chester
Chester sits in Chester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% 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+
- 5,956 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $43,985
- Median home value
- $94,200
Demographics for Chester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chester.
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