St George Healthcare Center
905 Duke Street, Saint George, SC 29477
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 St George Healthcare Center Compares
St George Healthcare Center is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saint George, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.7%) 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 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — 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 St George Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St George Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Saint George.
How is St George Healthcare Center 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 is St George Healthcare Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.7% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help St George Healthcare Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.7% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does St George Healthcare Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% 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 St George Healthcare 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 St George Healthcare 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 Saint George
Saint George sits in Dorchester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 22,464 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $63,501
- Median home value
- $213,000
Demographics for Dorchester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint George.
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