nursing home in N Charleston, SC
Life Care Center of Charleston
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406 · (843) 764-3500
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of Charleston at a glance
Life Care Center of Charleston is a 148-bed for-profit nursing home in N Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 8, 2026) found 4 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $16,801.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.7% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 148
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- February 2, 1994
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Charleston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425332
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.54 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.44 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.05 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.10 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.3% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 57.8 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $16,801 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 148 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 117 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79.2% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.2% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.6% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.4% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 3.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21% | 21% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21% | 16.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80.5% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.8% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 40.8% | 78% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 43.2% | 81.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0691 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| December 20, 2024 Fire safety | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0001 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| December 20, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| September 1, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $16,801 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2011 |
| HANNA, DONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| LEWIS, COLLIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2025 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2004 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2004 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2004 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2004 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2004 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2004 |
| LEWIS, COLLIN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| SAUNDERS, SHARI Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2018 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| CHARLESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2004 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2004 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| HANNA, DONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| LEWIS, COLLIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2004 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| SAUNDERS, SHARI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2018 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Charleston's rating?
Life Care Center of Charleston has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Carolina nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of Charleston receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of Charleston accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of Charleston?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Life Care Center of Charleston and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of Charleston is at 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406. Phone: (843) 764-3500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.