Oakhaven Nursing Center
123 Oak Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Oakhaven Nursing Center Compares
Oakhaven Nursing Center is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Darlington, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (18.3%) is above the South Carolina average of 15.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Darlington, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.8% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Oakhaven Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Oakhaven Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Darlington.
How is Oakhaven 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 Oakhaven Nursing Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.3% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Oakhaven Nursing Center keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 19.8% here versus 24.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Oakhaven Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 88 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Oakhaven Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Oakhaven Nursing Center's rating advantage in Darlington?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Darlington
Darlington 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 Darlington.
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