RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Aiken, SC (2026)

Compare all 4 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Aiken, SC, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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4Nursing Homes in Aiken
1.5/5
-1.5 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Aiken Avg Rating
$12K$16K vs state avgState avg: $27KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeAiken, SC

Aiken Rehabilitation And Care Center

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
125 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

At South Carolina avg of 3.0

3525 Augustus RoadAiken, SC 29801

(803) 642-8376

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeAiken, SC

Carlyle Senior Care Of Aiken

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
86 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

123 Dupont Dr NortheastAiken, SC 29801

(803) 648-0434

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeAiken, SC

Anchor Post Acute

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

550 East Gate DriveAiken, SC 29803

(803) 643-3694

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomeAiken, SC

Pruitthealth- Aiken

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
176 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

830 Laurens Street NorthAiken, SC 29801

(803) 649-6264

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Care landscape in Aiken

How Aiken compares with the rest of South Carolina on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+23.2%

    About 13% higher than the state average of 20.5%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover52.0%

    About 13% higher than the state average of 45.9%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.9%

    A little lower than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Aiken, SC?

This page evaluates 4 eligible nursing homes in Aiken, SC and shows the top 4.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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