Fairfield County, South Carolina · Nursing home
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
117 Bellfield Road, Ridgeway, SC 29130
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.87 hours Below the state average of 3.84
- Nursing staff who left in a year 44.6% Below the state average of 45.9%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 30 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 81.3% of 112 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center is a 112-bed nursing home in Ridgeway, South Carolina (Fairfield County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.87 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.84. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day (average)
- 91.1
- Certified since
- 1986 (40 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 10 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 30, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the South Carolina average is 3.7. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.31 hours per resident per day; the South Carolina average is 0.63. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 South Carolina average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 of 5 South Carolina average 2.9
- Staffing 2 of 5 South Carolina average 3.0
- Quality measures 2 of 5 South Carolina average 3.5
The vertical line marks the South Carolina average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.87 h South Carolina average 3.84
- Nurse aides 1.82 h South Carolina average 2.19
- Licensed practical nurses 0.74 h South Carolina average 1.02
- Registered nurses 0.31 h South Carolina average 0.63
- All staff, weekends 2.83 h South Carolina average 3.33
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the South Carolina average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover44.6%
- South Carolina average45.9%
- Registered nurse turnover42.9%
- South Carolina average42.1%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the South Carolina and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.3% | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.1% | 91.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 29.8% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.6% | 21.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.6% | 90.6% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 9.1% | 16.7% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.0% | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.44 | 2.04 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.88 | 1.84 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 24.2% | 81.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 78.0% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.8% | 24.3% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.5% | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 30 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 12 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 5, 2025: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 10 | 3 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 7 | 4 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 13 | 0 |
South Carolina homes averaged 3.7 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (30)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor 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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor 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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
South Carolina homes averaged 1.1 fines and $14,833 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within South Carolina
- Size81 of 187 by certified beds
- South Carolina average residents per day92.1
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Fairfield County2
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center?
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center have?
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center has 112 certified beds. It averages 91.1 residents per day, about 81.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center?
The home reports 2.87 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.31 hours from registered nurses. The South Carolina average is 3.84 hours and 0.63 hours from registered nurses.
Has Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Fairfield County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 425158. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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