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HomeSouth CarolinaLife Care Center Of Charleston

Life Care Center Of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 294068437643500
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
148
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $24,247

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 148 certified beds with an average of 108.2 residents per day (73% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Dec 20, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $24,247 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.37 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 49.2%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center Of Charleston is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in N Charleston, South Carolina with 148 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored below average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
148
Avg Residents/Day
108.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 2, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Charleston
Last Inspection
Dec 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
103.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$24,247
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 1, 2023
$7,446
FineDec 20, 2024
$16,801

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

Nurse Aide1.83 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.37 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.05 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.2%
RN Turnover
57.1%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Aug 10, 2004
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2004
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 10, 2004
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 10, 2004
CLIETT, BETHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 7, 1994

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Charleston?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center Of Charleston had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 20, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $24,247 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Charleston?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston provides 3.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 1.04 LPN hours, and 1.83 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.2%.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Charleston have?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston has 148 certified beds with an average of 108.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →