If you have concerns about a loved one’s care at Senior Care of Marion, you deserve clear answers and a path forward. Jordan Law Center represents families across Marion County and throughout South Carolina in nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and our attorneys take a hands-on, methodical approach to every claim. Call 864-808-1810 for a free consultation. You don’t pay us anything unless we recover compensation for you.
Nursing home residents in South Carolina are protected by both federal and state law. A facility must provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to residents to ensure safe and orderly transfer or discharge from the facility. Facilities are also required to establish and maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment in which residents reside and to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection. When a facility falls short of these standards, federal inspectors document the deficiencies and, in serious cases, impose fines.
This page provides information about Senior Care of Marion’s federal inspection history, explains the warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, and outlines how to report concerns and protect your family member’s rights.
About Senior Care Of Marion In Marion
Senior Care of Marion is a nursing facility located in Marion, South Carolina. The facility participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and is subject to regular federal health inspections conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). According to publicly available CMS records, the facility has received 14 deficiency citations and $10,039 in fines. These citations include a serious Immediate Jeopardy finding, which represents the highest level of severity in the federal inspection system.
Facility Information:
– Address: 2770 S Highway 501, Marion, SC 29571
– Phone: (855) 573-8466
– CMS Provider Number: #425416
– Capacity: 95 certified beds
– Ownership: Individual (for-profit)
What Federal Inspectors Found At Senior Care Of Marion
Federal nursing home inspections are conducted under guidelines established by CMS. Inspectors evaluate facilities against specific regulatory requirements, known as F-tags, and assign severity levels based on the scope and impact of each deficiency. The most serious designation is “Immediate Jeopardy,” which indicates that a facility’s noncompliance has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident.
Senior Care of Marion’s inspection history includes deficiencies at several severity levels. Below is a summary of the most significant findings from publicly available CMS inspection data.
Immediate Jeopardy citation: failure to prepare residents for safe transfer or discharge
On 02/02/2024, federal inspectors cited Senior Care of Marion with a J-level (Immediate Jeopardy) deficiency under Tag F0624. This citation carried a $10,039 fine.
Tag F0624 corresponds to the federal requirement under 42 CFR § 483.15(c)(7), which states that a facility must provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to residents to ensure safe and orderly transfer or discharge from the facility, and that this orientation must be provided in a form and manner the resident can understand.
A J-level citation is the most severe scope and severity designation in the CMS inspection framework. It means inspectors determined that the facility’s noncompliance placed one or more residents in immediate jeopardy of serious harm. This was the only Immediate Jeopardy citation at Senior Care of Marion in the available inspection data, and it accounted for the entire $10,039 in fines assessed against the facility.
Infection control deficiency
On 09/04/2025, inspectors cited the facility with an F-level deficiency under Tag F0880 for infection control.
Tag F0880 relates to 42 CFR § 483.80, which requires that facilities establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
An F-level designation means inspectors found no actual harm to residents but determined there was potential for more than minimal harm, with the deficiency classified as widespread in scope. This means the issue wasn’t limited to a single instance but was found to affect or have the potential to affect multiple residents or areas of the facility.
Additional deficiencies
In addition to the two citations above, Senior Care of Marion received D-level deficiencies for feeding tube care and abuse reporting. A D-level designation indicates no actual harm occurred, but there was potential for more than minimal harm on an isolated basis.
Feeding tube care deficiencies relate to the proper management and monitoring of residents who receive nutrition through a feeding tube. Accurate tube placement, timely feedings, and careful monitoring are all required under federal regulations.
Abuse reporting deficiencies relate to a facility’s obligation to identify, report, and investigate allegations or evidence of abuse. Federal regulations require nursing homes to have policies that prohibit abuse and neglect, train staff to recognize signs of mistreatment, and promptly report concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Senior Care of Marion’s nurse staffing levels are reported above the South Carolina state average (4.91 hours per resident per day versus the state average of 3.9). Staffing levels are one of several factors CMS considers when evaluating a facility’s quality of care, but adequate staffing alone doesn’t eliminate the risk of regulatory violations.
If you have questions about what these findings mean for your family member’s care, call 864-808-1810 for a free consultation. Our attorneys can review the specific facts of your situation and help you understand your options.
How Facilities Hide Abuse And Neglect
Abuse and neglect in nursing homes don’t always leave obvious signs. Facilities may minimize incidents, discourage reporting, or fail to document problems accurately. Understanding how these issues can be concealed helps families recognize when something may be wrong and take appropriate steps.
Physical abuse
Physical abuse occurs when a resident is intentionally harmed through physical force. Under South Carolina law, physical abuse means intentionally inflicting or allowing to be inflicted physical injury on a vulnerable adult by an act or failure to act. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to, slapping, hitting, kicking, biting, choking, pinching, burning, actual or attempted sexual battery, use of medication outside the standards of reasonable medical practice for the purpose of controlling behavior, and unreasonable confinement.
Warning signs families should watch for include:
– Unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or burns, particularly in various stages of healing.
– Injuries that don’t match the explanation given by facility staff.
– Sudden behavioral changes, such as withdrawal, flinching, or reluctance to be around certain staff members.
– Frequent injuries attributed to “falls” or “accidents.”
– Resistance to being examined or undressed.
Facilities may conceal physical abuse by attributing injuries to the resident’s underlying medical conditions, blaming falls on the resident’s mobility limitations, or failing to document incidents altogether. If you notice a pattern of unexplained injuries, document what you see (including photographs) and report your concerns.
Neglect
Neglect occurs when a facility fails to provide the care and services necessary to maintain a resident’s health and safety. Under South Carolina law, neglect is defined as the failure or omission of a caregiver to provide the care, goods, or services necessary to maintain the health or safety of a vulnerable adult including, but not limited to, food, clothing, medicine, shelter, supervision, and medical services.
Warning signs of neglect include:
– Unexplained weight loss, dehydration, or malnutrition.
– Bedsores (pressure ulcers), particularly if they’re recurring or worsening.
– Poor personal hygiene (soiled clothing, unwashed hair, long or dirty nails).
– Medication errors or missed doses.
– Residents left in bed for extended periods without repositioning.
– Unanswered call lights or long wait times for assistance.
– Unsanitary living conditions in the resident’s room.
Neglect can be harder to identify than physical abuse because it involves the absence of care rather than a specific harmful act. Facilities may understate the severity of conditions, such as bedsores, delay notifying families about changes in a resident’s health, or attribute declining health to the natural progression of a medical condition.
Emotional abuse
South Carolina law defines psychological abuse as deliberately subjecting a vulnerable adult to threats or harassment or other forms of intimidating behavior causing fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or other forms of serious emotional distress.
Warning signs of emotional abuse include:
– Sudden changes in behavior or mood, including increased anxiety, depression, or fearfulness.
– A resident who becomes unusually quiet, withdrawn, or unresponsive.
– Reluctance to speak openly when certain staff members are present.
– Unusual agitation or emotional outbursts.
– Changes in sleep patterns or appetite without a medical explanation.
Emotional abuse can be difficult to detect because it leaves no physical marks. It may involve verbal threats, humiliation, isolation from other residents, or withholding social contact. Families should pay attention to changes in their loved one’s demeanor during visits and ask questions if something seems off.
How To Report Abuse And File Complaints In South Carolina
If you suspect a nursing home resident is being abused or neglected, you have several reporting options in South Carolina. You can file reports with more than one agency, and in many cases, it’s advisable to do so. South Carolina law provides immunity to any person who, acting in good faith, reports abuse or neglect or participates in an investigation or judicial proceeding resulting from a report.
South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman
For incidents occurring in nursing home facilities, reports should be made to the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is authorized to investigate any problem or complaint on behalf of any interested party or any client, patient, or resident of any facility.
– Phone: 1-800-868-9505 (South Carolina Department on Aging)
The Ombudsman’s office can investigate complaints about care quality, resident rights violations, and conditions within nursing facilities. You can report concerns even if you aren’t sure whether they rise to the level of abuse or neglect.
South Carolina Adult Protective Services (DSS)
The Adult Protective Services Program in the Department of Social Services investigates noncriminal reports of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults occurring in settings other than those facilities for which the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is responsible. However, DSS also coordinates with the Ombudsman’s office and can be a resource for families with concerns.
– Marion County DSS Office: 137 Airport Court, Suite A, Mullins, SC 29574
– Marion County DSS Phone: (843) 423-4623
– DSS State Office: (803) 898-7318
A person required to report under the adult protection statute must report the incident within 24 hours or the next working day.
South Carolina DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control)
DHEC is responsible for the licensing of health care facilities in South Carolina, including nursing homes. You can file complaints about facility conditions, sanitation, safety, and licensing compliance with DHEC.
– DHEC Office of Constituent Services: (803) 898-3432
– Website: scdhec.gov
DHEC conducts facility inspections and can take action against facilities that violate state licensing requirements, including issuing citations and, in serious cases, revoking a facility’s license.
Medicare
If a facility participates in the Medicare program (as Senior Care of Marion does under CMS Provider Number #425416), you can file a complaint directly with CMS through the Medicare hotline.
– Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
– Online: medicare.gov/care-compare
Medicare’s Care Compare website also allows you to review a facility’s inspection history, staffing data, and quality ratings.
Law enforcement
If you believe a resident is in immediate danger, call 911. You can also contact the SLED Vulnerable Adult Investigations Unit at 1-866-200-6066.
Why Families Choose Jordan Law Center
Families throughout Marion, Marion County, and South Carolina choose Jordan Law Center for nursing home abuse and neglect cases because of our methodical, hands-on approach. Our attorneys understand that these cases require careful preparation, thorough investigation, and a deep knowledge of both federal nursing home regulations and South Carolina law.
Here’s what sets us apart.
Hands-on involvement from the start. Our attorneys personally review CMS inspection reports, medical records, and facility documentation. We don’t hand your case off to a paralegal and check in occasionally. We’re involved in every stage.
Prepared to litigate when the evidence supports it. Many nursing home cases settle through negotiation, but some require litigation. Our attorneys prepare every case as though it’s going to trial, which strengthens our position whether we’re at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.
We know the regulatory landscape. Federal nursing home regulations are complex. Understanding F-tags, scope and severity designations, and CMS enforcement actions takes experience. Our attorneys have the background to connect regulatory findings to your family’s legal claims.
We serve Marion and all of South Carolina. Jordan Law Center is located at 622 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville, SC 29609, and we represent families throughout the state, including Marion, Marion County, and the Pee Dee region.
Your consultation is free, and you don’t pay us unless we recover compensation for you. Call 864-808-1810 to discuss your concerns.
What Compensation Is Available In Nursing Home Abuse Cases
If your loved one has been harmed by abuse or neglect in a nursing home, South Carolina law may allow you to seek compensation. The types and amounts of compensation depend on the specific facts of each case, but families may be able to recover for:
– Medical expenses: Costs for treating injuries caused by abuse or neglect, including hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and rehabilitation.
– Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress experienced by the resident.
– Diminished quality of life: The impact of the abuse or neglect on the resident’s ability to enjoy daily activities and maintain their dignity.
– Wrongful death damages: If a loved one passed away as a result of abuse or neglect, surviving family members may be able to seek compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other damages.
South Carolina uses a modified comparative negligence system, which means an injured person can recover compensation as long as their negligence is not greater than the defendant’s negligence. In nursing home cases, the resident is rarely found to share fault, but defense attorneys may try to argue that the resident’s underlying health conditions contributed to their injuries.
The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in South Carolina is three years from the date the injury occurred. However, wrongful death claims have different timing requirements. Consult with an attorney as soon as you have concerns, because evidence can be difficult to preserve over time, and facilities may alter or destroy records.
Every case is different, and past results don’t guarantee future outcomes. Call 864-808-1810 for a free consultation to discuss the specific facts of your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Care Of Marion Abuse
How do I know if my loved one is being abused or neglected?
Look for unexplained injuries, sudden weight loss, poor hygiene, bedsores, behavioral changes, or a general decline in condition that doesn’t align with their medical diagnosis. Trust your observations. If something doesn’t seem right, document what you see and contact an attorney or one of the reporting agencies listed above.
What does a J-level (Immediate Jeopardy) citation mean?
A J-level citation is the most serious type of federal deficiency finding. It means inspectors determined that the facility’s noncompliance caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. Senior Care of Marion received a J-level citation on 02/02/2024 under Tag F0624 for failure to prepare residents for safe transfer or discharge.
Can I sue a nursing home in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina law allows families to file civil lawsuits against nursing homes for abuse, neglect, and wrongful death. These cases can be brought against the facility, its parent company, and in some circumstances, individual staff members. An attorney can evaluate the facts of your case and advise you on the best approach.
How much does it cost to hire a nursing home abuse lawyer?
Jordan Law Center works on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay any attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is completely free, and there’s no obligation to hire us.
What’s the deadline for filing a nursing home abuse claim in South Carolina?
The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in South Carolina is three years. Wrongful death claims have separate deadlines. Because evidence can deteriorate and records can be altered over time, consult with an attorney as soon as you have concerns.
What if my loved one is afraid to speak up about their treatment?
This is common. Residents may fear retaliation from staff or feel dependent on the individuals caring for them. You can report concerns on their behalf to the Long Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-868-9505. You can also contact Jordan Law Center to discuss your options. Everything you share with our attorneys is confidential.
What should I do if I notice signs of neglect during a visit?
Document everything. Take photographs of any injuries, unsanitary conditions, or other concerns. Write down the date, time, and details of what you observed. Report your concerns to the facility’s administration in writing, and file a complaint with the Long Term Care Ombudsman and DHEC. Then contact an attorney to discuss your legal options.
Does a citation or fine against a nursing home prove abuse?
Federal citations document that inspectors found the facility out of compliance with specific regulatory requirements. Citations are factual findings from trained inspectors and carry significant weight, but a citation alone doesn’t automatically prove a legal claim for damages. An attorney can review the citations alongside medical records and other evidence to determine whether you have a viable case.
Can I move my loved one to another facility while pursuing a legal claim?
Yes. Your loved one’s safety is the priority. You have the right to transfer a resident to another facility at any time. Moving your loved one doesn’t affect your ability to pursue a legal claim, and in many cases, it’s the right thing to do while the legal process unfolds.
What if my loved one passed away and I suspect neglect contributed?
South Carolina law allows surviving family members to file wrongful death claims when a resident’s death was caused by or contributed to by abuse or neglect. These cases are time-sensitive. Contact Jordan Law Center at 864-808-1810 as soon as possible to discuss your concerns.
Talk To An Attorney About Your Concerns
If you have concerns about a loved one’s care at Senior Care of Marion, or any nursing facility in South Carolina, Jordan Law Center is here to help. Our attorneys take a careful, methodical approach to nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and we’re prepared to litigate when the evidence supports it.
Your consultation is free. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Call 864-808-1810 today, or visit us at 622 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29609. We serve families in Marion, Marion County, and throughout South Carolina.
Sources Cited
– 42 CFR § 483.15(c)(7), transfer and discharge requirements: law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/483.15
– 42 CFR § 483.80, infection control requirements: law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/483.80
– South Carolina Department on Aging, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
– South Carolina Government Resources: Who to Call, What to Do (SC Legislature): scstatehouse.gov
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and depends on its unique facts and legal circumstances.*
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