The Palms At Florence

4438 Pamplico Highway
Florence SC 29505
Phone: 8436693502

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the South Carolina average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Florence average: 1.1 star lower (3.1), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds163
Average residents per day155.1
Occupancy95%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CountyFlorence
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1978-07-01
CMS certification number (CCN)425119
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle7

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.09
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.95
Registered nurse turnover15.0%
Total nursing staff turnover34.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$7,901
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $7,901 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask The Palms At Florence

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  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
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Is The Palms At Florence highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does The Palms At Florence have?

CMS certifies 163 beds; the facility reports an average of 155.1 residents per day (about 95% occupancy).

Does The Palms At Florence have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $7,901 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has The Palms At Florence been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.