White Oak Manor - Lancaster
253 Craig Manor Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
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How White Oak Manor - Lancaster Compares
White Oak Manor - Lancaster is a 132-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lancaster, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (16.9%) is below the South Carolina average of 24.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 132 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lancaster, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask White Oak Manor - Lancaster
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing White Oak Manor - Lancaster with other nursing homes in Lancaster.
What keeps White Oak Manor - Lancaster's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help White Oak Manor - Lancaster keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.3% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is White Oak Manor - Lancaster doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.9% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does White Oak Manor - Lancaster maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 132 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at White Oak Manor - Lancaster?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains White Oak Manor - Lancaster's rating advantage in Lancaster?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Lancaster
Lancaster sits in Lancaster County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 19,954 (20.9%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $65,421
- Median home value
- $217,100
Demographics for Lancaster County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lancaster.
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