Nursing homeActive
Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center
3525 Augustus Road, Aiken, SC 298018036428376125 certified beds · 112 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 17● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-23
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-07 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-12 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-16 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-11 | Standard | 040 | 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.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F580
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F610
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F689
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F760
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 425308-20260423-F842
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-01Record 425308-20250307-F803
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 425308-20241212-F602
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 425308-20241212-F609
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-16Record 425308-20240616-F609
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 2024-04-13Record 425308-20240314-F758
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-10Record 425308-20230811-F677
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-10Record 425308-20230811-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-10Record 425308-20230811-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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-10Record 425308-20230811-F761
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.40
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 0.63 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.93
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.83 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.51
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.33 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover62%
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover63%
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 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.0% | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.3% | 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 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper Hill SNF Operations Holdings LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Fowler, Wanda M Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goodman, Menucha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wheeler, Kerry Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Capital Funding Group, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Capital Funding Group, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Capital Funding LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ch Pepper Hill Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ch Pepper Hill Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cw Pepper Hill Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cw Pepper Hill Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fowler, Wanda M Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fowler, Wanda M Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herzka, Yisroel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herzka, Yisroel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Juneau, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lionheart SNF LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pepper Hill SNF Realty LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ss Pepper Hill Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ss Pepper Hill Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strauss, Susan Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strauss, Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wheeler, Kerry Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wolofsky, Chava Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wolofsky, Chava Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Venza Care Management — 25 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 Aiken.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| PruittHealth- Aiken Aiken | 2.4 mi | 2025-12-19 | 1111 |
| Carlyle Senior Care of Aiken Aiken | 3.0 mi | 2026-04-21 | 072 |
| Anchor Post Acute Aiken | 4.8 mi | 2025-09-11 | 0190 |
| NHC HealthCare - North Augusta North Augusta | 10.4 mi | 2026-03-05 | 060 |
| PruittHealth- North Augusta North Augusta | 11.7 mi | 2026-02-12 | 060 |
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 |