Union Post Acute – Union, SC

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Union Post Acute

709 Rice Avenue Ext, Union, SC 29379
(864) 427-0306
88 beds
All Union facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
82.53
Score /100
#2584
National Rank

#2584
of 14703 facilities
National
82.4% position
#46
of 187 in SC
State Rank
#1
of 2 in Union
County Rank
#1
of 2 in Union
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 29379
ZIP Rank






About Union Post AcuteUnion Post Acute is located at 709 Rice Avenue Ext, Union, SC, reachable at (864) 427-0306. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 88.0 certified beds and serves an average of 84 residents per day. It is part of the Pacs Group network (264 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-10-06. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Union Post Acute

Address

709 Rice Avenue Ext, Union, SC 29379

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 88 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: PACS GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
82.53
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2584 of 14703 nationally – #46 of 187 in South Carolina

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Union Post Acute is a strong choice for families in the Union, SC area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightUnion Post Acute currently provides 3 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is 32.8%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 9 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 58 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours46 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours25 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 47 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $70,720. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 12.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,584
of 14,703
National
Top 18%
#46
of 187
SC State
Top 25% in SC
#1
of 2
️ Union County
Best in county
#1
of 2
️ Union
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 29379
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Union Post Acute ranks 2584th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within SC, it ranks 46th out of 187 nursing homes. In Union, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,342 nationally and RN hours rank #10,434 nationally (#121 in SC).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank SC State Rank Note
2022 3.20 #10,391 / 14,703 #139 / 187 Below average
2023 3.35 #9,116 / 14,703 #127 / 187 Below average
2024 3.42 #8,970 / 14,703 #104 / 187 Below average
2025 3.02 #12,812 / 14,703 #165 / 187 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.15 #12,342 / 14,703 #144 / 187 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank SC State Rank Note
2022 0.49 #8,977 / 14,703 #104 / 187 Below average
2023 0.60 #6,229 / 14,703 #70 / 187 Above average
2024 0.57 #6,766 / 14,703 #62 / 187 Above average
2025 0.35 #11,714 / 14,703 #150 / 187 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.42 #10,434 / 14,703 #121 / 187 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Union Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-10-06. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (864) 427-0306 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Union Post Acute holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 82.5/100, placing it #2584 of 14703 facilities nationally and #46 of 187 in South Carolina. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Union Post Acute receives a reported average of 3 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 25 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 46 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 58 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 47 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 32.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $70,720. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 12.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Union Post Acute ranks 2584th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within SC, it ranks 46th out of 187 nursing homes. In Union, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,342 nationally and RN hours rank #10,434 nationally (#121 in SC). Our composite quality score of 82.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Union, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/south_carolina/union/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

709 Rice Avenue Ext, Union, SC 29379
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

UNION COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 88
Average Residents / Day 84 (96% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Union County, SC
City Union, SC
ZIP Code 29379
Approved Since October 6, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 425142
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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