25 of the 187 nursing homes in South Carolina are non-profit, according to CMS.
Their average CMS overall rating is 3.7 stars, compared with 2.9
for the state's 147 for-profit homes, and they report an average of 4.93 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, compared with 3.63 at for-profit homes.
All 25 are below, highest CMS overall rating first.
Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. A star rating summarizes a lot,
so read each home's inspection history and visit before you decide.
Non-profit nursing homes in South Carolina by CMS rating
One whose ownership type in CMS's data is non-profit: a non-profit corporation, a church-related organization or another non-profit. Government-owned homes, such as county or state homes, are a separate CMS category and aren't on this list.
Are non-profit nursing homes in South Carolina rated higher?
On average, yes:
non-profit homes in South Carolina average 3.7 stars and for-profit homes 2.9,
computed from CMS data, October 2026.
An average hides wide differences between homes, so compare each home's ratings, staffing and inspection record.
Where do the ratings come from?
From CMS's Nursing Home Care Compare (the same data as Medicare.gov), October 2026. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures; inspections weigh the most.
Is this a recommendation?
No. It is a ranking of CMS's published ratings. Ratings can change every month, and a home's rating may not reflect a recent change in ownership or staff. Visit, ask questions and read the inspection reports.
More lists for South Carolina
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information and penalties, October 2026.
Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare.
About the data.
https://www.nursinghomesineachstate.com/south-carolina/non-profit-nursing-homes/ · Data: CMS, October 2026 · Nursing Homes In Each State, not affiliated with CMS or Medicare.
