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Nhc Healthcare - Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
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.
Nhc Healthcare - Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina, is certified for 88 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $25K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), above the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 32.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Charleston Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 11 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.2 | 13.8 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.4% | 42.7% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,495 | $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: 3 Apr 2026, 15 May 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | J | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Apr 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2026 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026 | Payment denial | — | 26 days |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fine | $25,495 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.4%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators 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 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.0% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.4% | 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: Nhc Healthcare-Charleston Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc-Op LP | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| Blackrock Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| National Health Corporation | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2008 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
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 |
| 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 Nhc Healthcare - Charleston been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Nhc Healthcare - Charleston been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $25K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare - Charleston compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare - Charleston?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nhc-Op LP, Blackrock Inc and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare - Charleston last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Apr 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.