Nursing Homes in ZIP 29479 (Saint Stephen, SC)

CMS records 1 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 29479 (Saint Stephen, SC); among those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home3.03448882.7%23.1%1

Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 29479

Nursing Home · Government - Hospital district Lake Moultrie Nursing Home Saint Stephen, SC 29479 CMS rating 3.0 / 588 beds

CMS snapshot for ZIP 29479

The current snapshot records 1 nursing homes in ZIP 29479; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Lake Moultrie Nursing Home (government). 88 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.59 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 23.1%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $11,196 in fines.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerLake Moultrie Nursing Home (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government
Certified beds (total)88
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$11,196
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.59
Avg RN turnover23.1%

What to weigh in ZIP 29479

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Visit candidates in ZIP 29479, Saint Stephen, SC when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in ZIP 29479?
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 29479 (Saint Stephen, SC).
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 29479?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 29479?
88 certified beds are reported across 1 provider in ZIP 29479. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Which nursing home in ZIP 29479 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Lake Moultrie Nursing Home has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 29479, at 3.0 out of 5.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 29479?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 29479 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

About the data

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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