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Nursing homes in Charleston County, South Carolina
There are 11 certified nursing homes in Charleston County, South Carolina, with 1,245 beds between them.
36% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 168 health deficiencies over three cycles, 13.5 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $252K across 17 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Charleston County | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 11 | 187 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 36% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 13.5 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $252K | $2.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley River Healthcare | Charleston | 125 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8.8 | $46K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center | Charleston | 41 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 24.4 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Kempton of Charleston | Charleston | 23 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17.4 | $6K | 6 May 2025 |
| Franke Health Care Center | Mount Pleasant | 44 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18.2 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| White Oak Manor - Charleston | Charleston | 176 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3.4 | $9K | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Charleston | N Charleston | 148 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 8.8 | $24K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Oak Harbor Healthcare | Mt Pleasant | 132 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9.1 | $8K | 15 May 2025 |
| Nhc Healthcare - Charleston | Charleston | 88 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10.2 | $25K | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Johns Island Post Acuteabuse iconSFF Candidate | Johns Island | 132 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 18.2 | $32K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Riverside Health and Rehab | Charleston | 160 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 13.8 | $28K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Sandpiper Post Acuteabuse iconSFF Candidate | Mount Pleasant | 176 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 27.8 | $74K | 30 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 14 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 12 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 11 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 6 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 9 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (2), Pacs Group (2), National Healthcare Corporation (2), Life Care Centers Of America (1), Fundamental Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Charleston County, South Carolina?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,245 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Charleston County have the highest CMS ratings?
Ashley River Healthcare (5 stars), Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center (5 stars), Kempton of Charleston (5 stars)
How do Charleston County nursing homes compare with South Carolina?
36% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 13.5 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.