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Morrell Nursing Center
900 North Marquis Hwy, Hartsville, SC 295518433835164154 certified beds · 143 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2022
Deficiencies
5
● 0● 5● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-19
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · South Carolina DHEC · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-05 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-12-01 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · South Carolina DHEC publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-19Record 425111-20260219-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-19Record 425111-20260219-F761
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-01Record 425111-20241205-F758
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-01Record 425111-20221201-F690
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-01Record 425111-20221201-F693
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.61
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 0.63 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.87
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.83 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.21
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.33 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover27%
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.5% | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.7% | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.2% | 21.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd, Anna Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Foster, Sonya Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lofe, Dennis Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weesner, Susan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Wilson Senior Care — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or South Carolina.
No county cost figures on file for Darlington.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Nursing Center Darlington | 10.4 mi | 2026-03-19 | 040 |
| Oakhaven Nursing Center Darlington | 10.9 mi | 2025-12-11 | 010 |
| Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center Darlington | 14.1 mi | 2026-04-24 | 080 |
| Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc Florence | 16.1 mi | 2026-07-10 | 060 |
| McCoy Memorial Nursing Center Bishopville | 17.7 mi | 2025-07-24 | 021 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |