Saluda Nursing Center
3131 Newberry Highway, Saluda, SC 29138
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 Saluda Nursing Center Compares
Saluda Nursing Center is a 176-bed government-owned nursing facility in Saluda, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.7%) is above the South Carolina average of 15.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 176 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (81% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — 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 Saluda Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Saluda Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Saluda.
How is Saluda Nursing Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Saluda Nursing Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.7% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Saluda Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Saluda Nursing Center?
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 Saluda Nursing Center?
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 Saluda
Saluda sits in Saluda County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 4,024 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $43,410
- Median home value
- $110,100
Demographics for Saluda County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saluda.
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