8205 E MAIN ST, SUITE A, Ridgeland, SC 29936
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc
Ridgeland, South CarolinaMedicare inspection record
About Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc
Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services designed to support recovery and healing. Our team in Ridgeland, South Carolina focuses on personalized care plans that help patients regain independence and return home whenever possible. We combine clinical expertise with compassionate support for each individual.
Community at a glance
Capacity
88 residents
Location
Ridgeland, SC
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1516 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 23, 2025, state inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.6).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 46 minutes with each resident a day, below the South Carolina average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Medicare fined Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc 3 times in the last three years, $37,320 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 46 minutesBelow the South Carolina average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 17 minutesBelow the South Carolina average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 71%Above the South Carolina average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
24 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
June 3, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspectionHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 9, 2026Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 9, 2026Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 9, 2026
May 13, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 7 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspectionEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2026
May 23, 2025 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 22, 2025Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 22, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 22, 2025Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 22, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 22, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 22, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 22, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 22, 2025Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 22, 2025
May 16, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 13, 2024
March 22, 2024 · Standard inspection · 2 citations+
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 5, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 5, 2024
January 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 26, 2024
Fines and payment denials
3 fines totaling $37,320 in the last three years.
- May 13, 2026Fine: $17,675
- May 13, 2026Fine: $9,823
- May 13, 2026Fine: $9,822
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare-certified beds
- 88
- Average residents per day
- 84
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- August 17, 1979
- Part of a chain
- Eliyahu Mirlis, 14 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 425132
Location
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1516 Grays HighwayRidgeland, SC 29936
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Questions about Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc
How did Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on May 23, 2025 and cited 20 health deficiencies, 11 of them from complaint investigations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 46 minutes with each resident per day, including 17 minutes from registered nurses. 71% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc 3 times in the last three years, totaling $37,320.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.