Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc
1516 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc Compares
Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.3%) is below the South Carolina average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.7% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (90% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc with other nursing homes in Ridgeland.
How is Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc addressing its health inspections 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 Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.3% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.4% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc 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 Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc?
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 Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc?
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 Ridgeland
Ridgeland sits in Jasper County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.6% 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+
- 5,802 (19.6%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $45,924
- Median home value
- $159,000
Demographics for Jasper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ridgeland.
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