Calhoun Convalescent Center, Saint Matthews, South Carolina
- 31
- Citations from health inspectionsSouth Carolina average: 13 a home
- 6
- Residents harmed or put in dangerSouth Carolina average: 1.1 a home
- $39,680
- Fines from the federal governmentSouth Carolina average: $14,833 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsSouth Carolina average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Nine inspection visits produced 31 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in five findings. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $39,680 (three fines).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.16 hours each dayThe South Carolina average is 3.84 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.29 hours each dayThe South Carolina average is 0.63 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 60%against the South Carolina average of 45.9%
- Beds that are certified
- 120
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Fundamental Healthcare, with 66 homes
- Street address
- 601 Dantzler Street, Saint Matthews, South Carolina 29135
- County
- Calhoun
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Three citations dated July 8, 2026
- F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated March 30, 2026
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Six citations dated Feb. 24, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F637 Reassess After a Major Change in Condition: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F636 Complete Assessments at Admission and Yearly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F576 Private Access to Communication Methods: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
Two citations dated Feb. 11, 2026
Six citations dated March 26, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated June 14, 2024
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Feb. 22, 2024
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated Sept. 5, 2023
- F624 Prepare Residents for Safe Transfer or Discharge: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Eight citations dated Aug. 11, 2023
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Fine | $15,945 |
| March 26, 2025 | Fine | $9,679 |
| June 14, 2024 | Fine | $14,056 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct 100% owner is Thi of South Carolina, LLC.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 425170. Other homes in South Carolina.