For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Valley Falls Tearrace

400 Locust Grove Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303

3.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Individual
88 Certified Beds
67 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.33%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 20.11%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.33%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 30.1%

Lower is better

How Valley Falls Tearrace Compares

Valley Falls Tearrace is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. 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 97% occupied.

Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Spartanburg, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. South Carolina average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.1% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (32% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 0.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (89% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.1% — worse 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 Valley Falls Tearrace

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Valley Falls Tearrace with other nursing homes in Spartanburg.

How is Valley Falls Tearrace addressing its staffing levels 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 Valley Falls Tearrace doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.1% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Valley Falls Tearrace 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.

How does Valley Falls Tearrace maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 97% 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 Valley Falls Tearrace?

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 Valley Falls Tearrace?

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 Spartanburg

Spartanburg sits in Spartanburg County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% 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 consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
50,797 (16.2%)
Median age
38.0 years
Median household income
$53,757
Median home value
$153,000

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

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 425096
County Spartanburg
Total Beds 88
Occupied Beds 85
Occupancy Rate 97%
Ownership For profit - Individual

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Location

400 Locust Grove Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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