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The best nursing homes in SC for 2027, from US News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes report on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and dozens of South Carolina facilities made the list. The group has served as an independent, data-driven guide for families navigating short-term rehabilitation or long-term care choices since 2009. “Choosing a nursing home — whether for short-term rehabilitation following a surgery or illness like stroke, or for long-term residency — is one of the most crucial healthcare decisions a family can make,” said Jordan Derk, Ph.D., senior care researcher at U.S. News. “The Best Nursing Homes ratings are designed to equip families with transparent quality metrics so they can make confident, informed care decisions alongside their healthcare providers.” There are more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities evaluated across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and only 18% of evaluated nursing homes earned a “Best Nursing Home” designation for 2027. To determine the ratings, U.S. News analyzed data about staffing, patients’ health outcomes and results of government-conducted health and safety outcomes. The State has previously reported on the best nursing homes in SC using different metrics from KFF, a leading U.S. health policy tracker. In SC, there are 187 licensed nursing homes, and 31 received

South Carolina · 2d

The Financial Wire

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arkansas could lose Bon Secours, Aspirus or White River hospitals Jan. 1, except Bon Secours in Virginia on Feb. 1

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in five states face a hospital change at the turn of the year. Bon Secours could leave the network in South Carolina on Jan. 1 and in Virginia on Feb. 1, Aspirus Health could leave in Wisconsin and Michigan on Jan. 1, and White River Health in Arkansas has already said... The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Arkansas could lose Bon Secours, Aspirus or White River hospitals Jan. 1, except Bon Secours in Virginia on Feb. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Wisconsin · 3d

WSPA 7News

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Prisma Health doctor warns of flu, COVID, RSV ‘triple wave’ as flu season hits early

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Flu season is arriving earlier than usual in South Carolina, and a Prisma Health infectious disease expert said the flu isn’t the only virus on the rise. “We’re seeing the same that we are seeing every year. We’re just seeing it earlier,” Dr. Helmut Albrecht, medical director of the Center for […]

South Carolina · 20h

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Kershaw County Announces Construction Of New EMS Station In Camden

Kershaw County has announced plans to build a new, permanent Emergency Medical Services station at 134 Battleship Road in Camden. The facility will house two ambulances and one Quick Response Vehicle serving the Greater Camden area. Those units currently operate from temporary locations. The station will be built behind the...

Kershaw County, SC · 2d

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COVID learning recovery falls on states’ shoulders, CRPE report says

Learning recovery has "failed" for most students, and now states need to take the lead in accelerating academic achievement and driving improved student outcomes, according to a new report from the Center on Reinvening Public Education. Only 10.5% of students are in districts that have returned to prepandemic achievement levels...

South Carolina · 22h

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GUIDE support for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Amanda Overstreet about the new pilot Medicare program (GUIDE) that offers dementia care navigation services for eligible individuals and their caregivers. Dr. Overstreet is a geriatrician and Interim Medical Director of Geriatrics at MUSC. TRANSCRIPT:. Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public...

Charleston, SC · 3d

WCBD Count on 2

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Prisma Health restricts child visitors at South Carolina hospitals as flu activity surges

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Prisma Health, which recently expanded to the Charleston area, has temporarily restricted children from visiting hospitalized patients at its South Carolina hospitals as influenza activity rises across the state. The visitor restrictions took effect Tuesday and apply to anyone age 15 and younger, according to the health system. Prisma Health said […]

South Carolina · 2d

FOX Carolina

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South Carolina flu activity widespread, doctor explains treatment and vaccine options

South Carolina · 2d

WJBF

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South Carolina independent pharmacies call for help amid financial struggles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Independent pharmacies across the country are facing financial challenges and closing their doors, including in South Carolina. The South Carolina Pharmacy Association says about 40 independent pharmacies close in the state each year, and only 280 are still open. Kelley Johnson owned the Prescription Shoppe in Georgetown, which had been part […]

South Carolina · 5d

Fort Mill Sun

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Independent Pharmacies in South Carolina Face Growing Financial Challenges

Independent pharmacies across the country are struggling with rising costs and declining reimbursements, forcing many to close their doors. South Carolina is experiencing the same trend, with approximately 40 independent pharmacies closing annually and only 280 remaining statewide, according to the South Carolina Pharmacy Association. Pharmacy owners say reforming pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which administer […]

South Carolina · 6d

YoCo News

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Independent Pharmacies in South Carolina Face Growing Financial Challenges

Independent pharmacies across the country are struggling with rising costs and declining reimbursements, forcing many to close their doors. South Carolina is experiencing the same trend, with approximately 40 independent pharmacies closing annually and only 280 remaining statewide, according to the South Carolina Pharmacy Association. Pharmacy owners say reforming pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which administer...

South Carolina · 6d

The Money Overview

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose access to Providence, Lee Health, Yale New Haven Health or Bon Secours hospitals between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2027. Only the Providence exit is confirmed; the other three systems are still in contract talks or have said they intend […] The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours appeared first on The Money Overview .

South Carolina · 9d

WSPA 7News

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South Carolina independent pharmacies call for help amid financial struggles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Independent pharmacies across the country are facing financial challenges and closing their doors, including in South Carolina. The South Carolina Pharmacy Association says about 40 independent pharmacies close in the state each year, and only 280 are still open. Kelley Johnson owned the Prescription Shoppe in Georgetown, which had been part […]

South Carolina · 7d

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Aiken County voters strongly support wastewater referendum; 3 County Council members reelected

AIKEN — A referendum that will provide Aiken County with more options to pay for various improvements and a capacity expansion at its Wastewater Treatment Plant received the approval of voters, by a wide margin, during the Nov. 3 general election. In addition, three incumbent members of County Council...

Aiken County, SC · 8d

South Carolina Daily Gazette

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A wastewater manager faces 3 years in prison for hiding 3 years of E. coli contamination from SC

A South Carolina wastewater treatment plant manager pleaded guilty to federal Clean Water Act violations for concealing E. coli contamination.

Saluda, SC · 10d

The Post and Courier

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Aiken County voters strongly support wastewater referendum; 3 County Council members reelected

AIKEN — A referendum that will provide Aiken County with more options to pay for various improvements and a capacity expansion at its Wastewater Treatment Plant received the approval of voters, by a wide margin, during the Nov. 3 general election. In addition, three incumbent members of County Council — Ron Felder, Mike Kellems and Phil Napier — won their bids for reelection, and a newcomer, Chris Alverson, will be joining them on the panel. All of the men are Republicans and they all ran unopposed. The ballot question for the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant referendum was as follows: “Shall t...

Aiken County, SC · 8d

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South Carolina wastewater manager pleads guilty to Clean Water Act violations

A wastewater treatment plant manager in Saluda, South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to federal Clean Water Act violations after investigators found he concealed elevated E. coli levels and repeated untreated sewage discharges. John Lorick, senior manager for the Saluda Commission of Public Works, admitted to diluting water samples to hide...

Saluda, SC · 9d

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Annie Andrews stresses high healthcare costs in tight South Carolina Senate race with Darline Graham

The South Carolina Senate race has drawn ever closer between Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews and Republican Darline Graham as the midterm elections draw to a finish. Andrews joins Antonia Hylton to discuss the surprisingly close race, her campaign's extensive outreach to voters, and the rising costs of healthcare going into 2027.

South Carolina · 12d

WJBF

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Saluda water plant operator pleads guilty to violating the Clean Water Act

A South Carolina man who worked as senior manager for the Saluda Commission of Public Works has plead guilty to violating the Clean Water Act, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.

Saluda, SC · 13d

The Money Overview

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Lexington County residents turning 65 can pre-apply for the homestead exemption before December 31

Lexington County, South Carolina, takes homestead exemption pre-applications from July 16 through Dec. 31 of the year a person turns 65, so for anyone born in 1961 the window closes in about nine weeks. It is not the only way in, and the county’s own page shows why waiting is less risky than the date […] The post Lexington County residents turning 65 can pre-apply for the homestead exemption before December 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Lexington County, SC · 14d