NHC HealthCare - North Augusta
350 Austin Graybill, North Augusta, SC 29841
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NHC HealthCare - North Augusta Compares
NHC HealthCare - North Augusta is a 192-bed for-profit nursing facility in North Augusta, 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 (30.9%) is above the South Carolina average of 24.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 192 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Augusta, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.9% — worse than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NHC HealthCare - North Augusta
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HealthCare - North Augusta with other nursing homes in North Augusta.
What keeps NHC HealthCare - North Augusta'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 NHC HealthCare - North Augusta doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NHC HealthCare - North Augusta doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.9% here versus 24.6% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NHC HealthCare - North Augusta maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 192 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HealthCare - North Augusta?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HealthCare - North Augusta's rating advantage in North Augusta?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around North Augusta
North Augusta sits in Aiken County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 32,791 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Median household income
- $53,385
- Median home value
- $153,700
Demographics for Aiken County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Augusta.
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