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HomeSouth CarolinaKershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care

Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care

40 Lindsay Lane, Camden, SC 290208035728999
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
132
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $19,460

How Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care Compares in South Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
SC average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
SC average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
SC average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.06 hrs/day
SC average
3.83 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.92 hrs/day
SC average
0.63 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
28.8%
SC average
45.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the South Carolina average of 3.0/5.
Reported RN time is 0.92 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.63.
Staff turnover is 28.8%, lower than the South Carolina average of 45.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
South Carolina median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Carolina median
Kershaw County 65+
12,225
18.6% of county
County Population
65,779
Kershaw County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Camden, South Carolina with 132 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
126.9
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Kershaw
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
26.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$19,460
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 25, 2023
$19,460

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.39 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.06 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.57 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.8%
RN Turnover
10.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care and nearby alternatives.

All South Carolina facilities
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
Camden, SCCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $19,460
Springdale Healthcare Center
Camden, SC4.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $34,210
PruittHealth- Ridgeway
Ridgeway, SC8.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center
Ridgeway, SC17.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
McCoy Memorial Nursing Center
Bishopville, SC20.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,512
PruittHealth- Blythewood
Columbia, SC20.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC22.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
Camden, SC · Current facility
—4/53/55/5$19,460
Springdale Healthcare Center
Camden, SC
4.6 mi1/52/51/5$34,210
PruittHealth- Ridgeway
Ridgeway, SC
8.9 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center
Ridgeway, SC
17.2 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
McCoy Memorial Nursing Center
Bishopville, SC
20.8 mi3/54/54/5$8,512
PruittHealth- Blythewood
Columbia, SC
20.9 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC
22.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care?▾
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Carolina is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $19,460. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care?▾
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care provides 4.06 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours, 0.75 LPN hours, and 2.39 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.8%.
How many beds does Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care have?▾
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care has 132 certified beds with an average of 126.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Carolina, including 1 in Camden. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.