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Kempton of Charleston
194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
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 23 beds, Kempton of Charleston serves Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2022.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 3, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $6K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 64.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Charleston Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 4 | 11 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.4 | 13.8 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.7% | 42.7% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $6,032 | $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: 6 May 2025, 29 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×3 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.7%, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
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, corporation. Legal business name: Spring Street Senior Housing Opco, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Street Senior Housing Jv Opco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/04/2020 |
| Spring Street Senior Housing Jv Opco, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2020 |
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 |
| 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 |
All 11 facilities in Charleston County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kempton of Charleston been cited for?
4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Kempton of Charleston been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $6K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kempton of Charleston compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kempton of Charleston?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Spring Street Senior Housing Jv Opco, LLC and Spring Street Senior Housing Jv Opco, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kempton of Charleston last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 May 2025.
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.