Palmetto Patriots
120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 3.1 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 June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Palmetto Patriots
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Palmetto Patriots with other nursing homes in Gaffney.
What keeps Palmetto Patriots's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Palmetto Patriots keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.9% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Palmetto Patriots doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Palmetto Patriots maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 52 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Palmetto Patriots?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Palmetto Patriots's rating advantage in Gaffney?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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