Nursing homes in Chester, SC
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chester, part of the Chester area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Chester, South Carolina, have access to one skilled nursing facility serving the 29706 ZIP code and surrounding Chester County. According to the latest CMS Care Compare data, facilities in this area maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The highest-rated provider in the city is MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center, which currently holds a 4-star designation under the federal quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Chester
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Chester
- All homes in Chester score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Chester
| MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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