Palmetto Patriots

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How Palmetto Patriots Compares

Palmetto Patriots is a 52-bed government-owned nursing facility in Gaffney, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.9%) is below the South Carolina average of 15.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 52 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gaffney, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. South Carolina average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.9% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (48% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (42% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Gaffney

Gaffney sits in Cherokee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% 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+

9,475 (16.6%)

Median age

39.3 years

Median household income

$37,787

Median home value

$98,300

Demographics for Cherokee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gaffney.

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