Palmetto Pee Dee Behavioral Health Announces Intentions Of Closure

Palmetto Pee Dee Behavioral Health, a behavioral health facility in Florence, South Carolina, announced its intentions to close. The facility closure will be effective on June 30, 2019. The closure comes after a comprehensive review and evaluation of multiple factors including the cost required to renovate the aging leased property.

Previously in 2015, Pee Dee faced enforcement action by the Department of Health and Environmental Control for staffing, facility issues, and the mishandling of clients and complaints. Following enforcement, the facility was under fire for mistreatment and other violations.

In a statement released by Pee Dee CEO Daniel Eichlerberger, he . . .