Government Medicare Medicaid

Veterans Victory House

2461 Sidney Road, Walterboro, SC 29488

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
220 Certified Beds
92 Safety Score

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

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 4.36%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 19.68%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.3%

Lower is better

How Veterans Victory House Compares

Veterans Victory House is a 220-bed government-owned nursing facility in Walterboro, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (19.7%) is above the South Carolina average of 15.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 220 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Walterboro, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. South Carolina average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.7% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (29% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — 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 Veterans Victory House

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Veterans Victory House with other nursing homes in Walterboro.

What keeps Veterans Victory House's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What is Veterans Victory House doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.7% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Veterans Victory House 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 can a new family connect with existing councils at Veterans Victory House?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains Veterans Victory House's rating advantage in Walterboro?

Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Veterans Victory House?

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 Walterboro

Walterboro sits in Colleton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% 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+
7,496 (19.9%)
Median age
42.2 years
Median household income
$36,748
Median home value
$93,500

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

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 425386
County Colleton
Total Beds 220
Occupied Beds 185
Occupancy Rate 84%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

2461 Sidney Road, Walterboro, SC 29488

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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.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.