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HomeSouth CarolinaLife Care Center Of Charleston

Life Care Center Of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 294068437643500WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(161 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
148
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $24,247

How Life Care Center Of Charleston 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
3/5
SC average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
SC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
SC average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
SC average
3.83 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.44 hrs/day
SC average
0.63 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.7%
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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the South Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.83.
Reported RN time is 0.44 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.63.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 20, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 8, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations 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
Charleston County 65+
70,900
17.3% of county
County Population
409,840
Charleston County

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

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Life Care Center Of Charleston is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in N Charleston, South Carolina with 148 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
148
Avg Residents/Day
117.2
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
Jan 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
57.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0691Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: 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: 2
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: 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: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 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
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: 3
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: 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 Aide2.05 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.05 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.7%
RN Turnover
53.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 10, 2004
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 10, 2004
LEWIS, COLLINMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 23, 2020
SAUNDERS, SHARIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 22, 2018
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 22, 2004
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 22, 2004
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 22, 2004
CHARLESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2004
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 10, 2004
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2004
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
HANNA, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2020
LEWIS, COLLINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2020
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SAUNDERS, SHARIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 22, 2018
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CHARLESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 16, 2011
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 5, 2025
HANNA, DONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 27, 2025
LEWIS, COLLINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 5, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2004

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center Of Charleston and nearby alternatives.

All South Carolina facilities
Life Care Center Of Charleston
N Charleston, SCCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $24,247
White Oak Manor - Charleston
Charleston, SC3,696 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,788
The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Charleston, SC2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Hallmark Healthcare Center
Summerville, SC5.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center
Summerville, SC6.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $22,564
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Summerv
Summerville, SC9.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Riverside Health and Rehab
Charleston, SC9.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $27,788
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center Of Charleston
N Charleston, SC · Current facility
—3/52/53/5$24,247
White Oak Manor - Charleston
Charleston, SC
3,696 ft4/54/54/5$8,788
The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Charleston, SC
2.8 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Hallmark Healthcare Center
Summerville, SC
5.8 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center
Summerville, SC
6.1 mi1/51/51/5$22,564
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Summerv
Summerville, SC
9.0 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Riverside Health and Rehab
Charleston, SC
9.4 mi2/53/51/5$27,788

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 Life Care Center Of Charleston?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Life Care Center Of Charleston 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). Life Care Center Of Charleston participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center Of Charleston had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 8, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $24,247.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Charleston?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, 1.05 LPN hours, and 2.05 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.7%.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Charleston have?▾
Life Care Center Of Charleston has 148 certified beds with an average of 117.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center Of Charleston?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Carolina. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center Of Charleston?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center Of Charleston has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 161 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →