Quick answers
- Where is Palmetto Patriots?
- 120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341, in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Palmetto Patriots?
- (803) 649-2000, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Palmetto Patriots?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Palmetto Patriots been fined?
- Medicare lists 8 fines totaling $27,002.
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
Medicare lists no health citations for Palmetto Patriots in its last three inspection cycles (June 8, 2023 to April 3, 2026). It was fined $27,002 in total (8 fines, the latest on January 8, 2024). Nurse staffing is 5.77 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: April 3, 2026 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 3, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Previous cycle: March 26, 2025 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 26, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Earlier cycle: June 8, 2023 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 8, 2023 (standard health inspection); November 13, 2023 (infection control inspection).
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: $27,002 (8 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,764 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,497 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $8,875 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $2,421 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,152 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
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 | 0.71 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.74 | 1.03 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.31 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.77 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 5.14 | 3.35 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: State of South Carolina Comptroller General.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of South Carolina Comptroller General | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2025 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day | 53.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – state |
| Legal business name | State of South Carolina Comptroller General |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2023-06-08 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 120 Hampshire Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341 |
| County | Cherokee County |
| State | South Carolina |
| Phone | (803) 649‑2000 |
| CMS Certification Number | 425003 |
| 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).
- Peachtree Centre1.1 mi · Gaffney, SC · 1 of 5 stars
- Brookview Healthcare Center2.8 mi · Gaffney, SC · 1 of 5 stars
- Peak Resources- Shelby14 mi · Grover, NC · 2 of 5 stars
- White Oak Estates15 mi · Spartanburg, SC · 3 of 5 stars
- White Oak Manor-Shelby15 mi · Shelby, NC · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Cherokee Medical Center1.2 mi · Gaffney, SC · Acute Care Hospital
- Atrium Health Cleveland16 mi · Shelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital
- Spartanburg Medical Center18 mi · Spartanburg, SC · 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