Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center
Sumter, SC · 176 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 10, 2026
CMS Certification Number 425107 · first certified April 1977
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed November 8, 2022 (change of ownership)to SUMTER EAST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER from SSC SUMTER EAST OPERATING COMPANY LLC
Position within SC
6 citations — more than 88% of the 187 certified nursing homes in SC. Compared within SC rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in SC are typically surveyed 13–21 months after the last one (median 15), measured over 286 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 6 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
8 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in SC, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the SC figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in SC | 1 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 20, 2022 | 3 |
| October 11, 2024 | 2 |
| March 10, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2024-10-11 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2026-03-10 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2022-10-20 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2022-10-20 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2024-10-11 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 10, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2026) |
October 11, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 27, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 31, 2024) |
October 20, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 4, 2022) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 4, 2022) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 4, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.