Regulations for Nursing Homes

• Regulation 61-17, Standards For Licensing Nursing Homes 
• Regulation 61-25, Retail Food Establishments  
• Exceptions To Regulation
• Exception To Regulation Form (doc)

Information Regarding Nursing Homes

• S.C. Survey and Certification
• Nursing Home Staffing Ratio FY2017-2018 (pdf)
• Application for Licensing a Nursing Home (docx)
• Notices Related to Opening and Operating
• Listing of All Nursing Homes in SC 
• Emergency Evacuation Plan Statement (pdf)
• Emergency Evacuation Order Memorandum (pdf)
• Emergency Evacuation Order (pdf)
• Resident's Bill of Rights

Steps to Obtain a Criminal Background Check

• Go to identogo.com to register, schedule the appointment and make payment.
• Go to the scheduled location to complete the fingerprinting process.

If either of the following apply, please contact Sasha Greer at 803-545-4370 .

• Out of State
• Can't confirm South Carolina residency for the past twelve consecutive months.

Other Information

• Wisconsin Caregiver Abuse and Neglect Prevention Project
• Generic Emergency Operations Plan (pdf)
• Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act (pdf)
• Request For Consultation (pdf)
• How To File A Complaint
• CLIA Questions and Answers
• CLIA Waiver Application (pdf)
• SC Board of Long Term Health Care - Administrator License
• Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home Comparison