During the opening quarter of 2026, NHC Healthcare – Sumter ranked as the second largest nursing home in Sumter County, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports.
The facility maintained 138 available beds—one above the county’s average for the quarter—and served about 131.8 residents on average.
NHC Healthcare – Sumter received an overall 5 out of 5 rating from CMS, exceeding the statewide nursing home average of 3 in South Carolina.
In the same quarter, Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center led as the largest local nursing home with 176 beds, while Oak Hollow of Sumter Rehabilitation Center placed third, offering 96 beds.
As of the first quarter of 2026, NHC Healthcare – Sumter reported no fines or penalties on record.
Sumter County, South Carolina, had three for-profit nursing homes in total.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates highlight continual growth among older Americans alongside a decrease in younger age group populations. From 2020 to 2024, adults age 65 and over rose by 13%, while those under 18 dropped by 1.7%. The older adult population has expanded dramatically since 1920, jumping from 4.9 million then to beyond 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study found that nearly half of older adults—about 28 million—may need long-term support, with over one-third potentially requiring nursing home care at some stage.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 2 | NHC Healthcare – Sumter | 5 |
| 3 | Oak Hollow of Sumter Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
Information in this article was provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Find the source data here.
