Nursing homes in Gaffney, SC
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gaffney, part of the Cherokee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Gaffney, South Carolina, located in Cherokee County, currently hosts three nursing home facilities. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local providers maintain an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. Among the options serving ZIP codes 29340 and 29341, Palmetto Patriots stands out as the area's only facility to achieve a perfect 5-star rating under the oversight of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Gaffney
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Gaffney
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Gaffney 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.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gaffney
| Palmetto Patriots SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH · Medium · Government | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Peachtree Centre AHAVA HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Brookview Healthcare Center BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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