Quick answers
- Where is Anchor Post Acute?
- 550 East Gate Drive, Aiken, SC 29803, in Aiken County, South Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Anchor Post Acute?
- (803) 643-3694, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Anchor Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Anchor Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $9,428.
- What did inspectors find at Anchor Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 17, 2022 to September 11, 2025), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (June 17, 2022 to September 11, 2025), Anchor Post Acute had 20 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). It was fined $9,428 in total (1 fine, the latest on July 2, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day; the South Carolina average is 3.87 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 11, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 11, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: July 2, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 2, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
Earlier cycle: June 17, 2022 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 17, 2022 (standard health inspection); July 2, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 3, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0638 Level D
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $9,428 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2024 | Fine | $9,428 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.06 | 1.03 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.89 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.42 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 64.4% | 46.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 277 nursing homes: Pacs Group.
Legal business name: Aiken Community Healthcare, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Community Healthcare, LLC | Direct owner | 100% | June 29, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 113.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Pacs Group |
| Legal business name | Aiken Community Healthcare, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-06-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 550 East Gate Drive, Aiken, SC 29803 |
| County | Aiken County |
| State | South Carolina |
| Phone | (803) 643‑3694 |
| CMS Certification Number | 425311 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- PruittHealth- Aiken4.8 mi · Aiken, SC · 1 of 5 stars
- Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken4.8 mi · Aiken, SC · 1 of 5 stars
- Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center4.8 mi · Aiken, SC · 3 of 5 stars
- NHC HealthCare - North Augusta13 mi · North Augusta, SC · 4 of 5 stars
- PruittHealth- North Augusta13 mi · North Augusta, SC · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Aiken Regional Medical Center5.8 mi · Aiken, SC · Acute Care Hospital
- Piedmont Augusta Hospital15 mi · Augusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col16 mi · Augusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13