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Johns Island Post Acute
3647 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 132 beds, Johns Island Post Acute serves Johns Island in Charleston County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1999.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 7, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $32K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 52.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Charleston Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 11 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.2 | 13.8 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.2% | 42.7% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $31,591 | $24,247 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 187 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Feb 2026, 4 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×5 D ×16 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | J | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Fine | $15,945 | |
| 4 Oct 2024 | Fine | $7,823 | |
| 4 Oct 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.2%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.6% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.7% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.0% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Johns Island Post Acute Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Charleston County
| 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 |
All 11 facilities in Charleston County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Johns Island Post Acute been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Johns Island Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $32K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Johns Island Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Johns Island Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Johns Island Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.