Nursing Homes in ZIP 29827 (Fairfax, SC)
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 29827, Fairfax, SC, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 4.0 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.
Data profile for ZIP 29827
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 29827: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at John Edward Harter Nursing Center (government). 44 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.32 hours per resident-day. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | John Edward Harter Nursing Center (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 44 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 5.32 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 29827
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Edward Harter Nursing Center | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 25.4% | — | 0 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 29827
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.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 29827, Fairfax, SC, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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