CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
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.
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Aug 10, 2004 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Aug 10, 2004 |
| LEWIS, COLLIN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2020 |
| SAUNDERS, SHARI | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2018 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2004 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2004 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2004 |
| CHARLESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2004 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 10, 2004 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 22, 2004 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| HANNA, DONALD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2020 |
| LEWIS, COLLIN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2020 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| SAUNDERS, SHARI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 22, 2018 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| CHARLESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Dec 16, 2011 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 5, 2025 |
| HANNA, DONALD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 27, 2025 |
| LEWIS, COLLIN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 5, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2004 |
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