About Nhc Healthcare – North AugustaNhc Healthcare – North Augusta is located at 350 Austin Graybill, North Augusta, SC, reachable at (803) 278-4272. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 192.0 certified beds and serves an average of 182 residents per day. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation network (65 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-12-18. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#8257 of 14703 nationally – #112 of 187 in South Carolina
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Nhc Healthcare – North Augusta is a strong choice for families in the North Augusta, SC area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightNhc Healthcare – North Augusta currently provides 3 hours 27 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 20 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover stands at 39.0% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
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 57 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours13 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 $38,857. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Nhc Healthcare – North Augusta ranks 8257th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within SC, it ranks 112th out of 187 nursing homes. In North Augusta, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,559 nationally and RN hours rank #12,062 nationally (#150 in SC).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
SC State Rank
Note
2022
3.65
#6,721 / 14,703
#80 / 187
Above average
2023
4.00
#4,120 / 14,703
#58 / 187
Above average
2024
3.60
#7,265 / 14,703
#83 / 187
Above average
2025
3.49
#8,923 / 14,703
#109 / 187
Below average
2026
3.45
#9,559 / 14,703
#105 / 187
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
SC State Rank
Note
2022
0.48
#9,273 / 14,703
#107 / 187
Below average
2023
0.53
#7,624 / 14,703
#89 / 187
Below average
2024
0.36
#11,146 / 14,703
#145 / 187
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.33
#12,098 / 14,703
#158 / 187
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.34
#12,062 / 14,703
#150 / 187
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Nhc Healthcare – North Augusta is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-12-18. 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 (803) 278-4272 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Nhc Healthcare – North Augusta holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 70.1/100, placing it #8257 of 14703 facilities nationally and #112 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 Nhc Healthcare – North Augusta receives a reported average of 3 hours 27 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 20 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 1 minute; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 6 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 57 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 39.0%. 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 $38,857. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. 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 20.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Nhc Healthcare – North Augusta ranks 8257th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within SC, it ranks 112th out of 187 nursing homes. In North Augusta, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,559 nationally and RN hours rank #12,062 nationally (#150 in SC). Our composite quality score of 70.1/100 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 North Augusta, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/south_carolina/north-augusta/
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.