Nursing homes in Fairfax, SC
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fairfax, part of the Allendale area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Fairfax, located within Allendale County, features one nursing home providing essential long-term care for the 29827 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility maintains a high standard of quality with an impressive 5-star overall rating. The John Edward Harter Nursing Center, operated by the Allendale County Hospital Board, currently represents the city’s top-rated option for residents seeking skilled nursing services backed by federal performance metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Fairfax
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Fairfax
- All homes in Fairfax score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Fairfax reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Fairfax
| John Edward Harter Nursing Center ALLENDALE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.