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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center

Sumter, South CarolinaMedicare inspection record
(803) 775-5394

About Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center

Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services designed to support recovery and restore independence. Our experienced team in Sumter, South Carolina delivers compassionate care tailored to each patient's unique healing needs and goals.

Community at a glance

Capacity

176 residents

Location

Sumter, SC

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

880 Carolina Avenue, Sumter, South Carolina 29150

(803) 775-5394

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

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 10, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.6).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 56 minutes with each resident a day, below the South Carolina average of 3 hours 50 minutes.

Medicare fined Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center 3 times in the last three years, $21,234 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day2 hours 56 minutesBelow the South Carolina average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day16 minutesBelow the South Carolina average
Nursing staff who left in the past year44%

Inspections

17 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 10, 2026 · Standard inspection · 9 citations

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • 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 Apr 3, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Ensure 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 DietaryCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • 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 PlanningCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 3, 2026

March 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 21, 2025
October 11, 2024 · Standard inspection · 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 by Sep 30, 2024
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Nov 6, 2024
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 6, 2024
  • Provide 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 Nov 6, 2024
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 6, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 6, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 6, 2024

Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $21,234 in the last three years.

  • March 20, 2025Fine: $4,433
  • October 11, 2024Fine: $8,783
  • October 11, 2024Fine: $8,018

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Sumter East Facility LLC
Medicare-certified beds
176
Average residents per day
167
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
April 1, 1977
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
425107

Location

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880 Carolina AvenueSumter, SC 29150

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Questions about Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center

How did Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 10, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies. The South Carolina average is 3.6.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 56 minutes with each resident per day, including 16 minutes from registered nurses. 44% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center 3 times in the last three years, totaling $21,234.

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.

Senior living in Sumter Skilled Nursing in South Carolina Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026