nursing home in Charleston, SC
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center
1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412 · (843) 762-3300
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center at a glance
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center is a 41-bed non-profit nursing home in Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 25, 2025) found 3 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.9% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 41
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- February 19, 2018
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Charleston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425411
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 5.37 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.24 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.85 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.84 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.3% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 15 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 41 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 26 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 63.4% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
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) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| April 25, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| April 25, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| April 25, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| March 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 April 22, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0841 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2024 |
| February 17, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 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 March 21, 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 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 March 21, 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 21, 2022 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMS, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BALDWIN, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| CARTER, HEYWARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| COOK, JONNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| HILL, JOANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| HUSSAIN, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| JONES, GREG Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KELLEY, MELINDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KELLY, PATRICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KERRISON, LYNNE L Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MACK, ANGELA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MAYBANK, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SMITH, GREGORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| TIPTON, SARAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WOODLIFF-STANLEY, RUTH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ADAMS, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| BALDWIN, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| CARTER, HEYWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| COOK, JONNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| HILL, JOANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| JONES, GREG Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KELLEY, MELINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KELLY, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| MACK, ANGELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MAYBANK, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SMITH, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| WOODLIFF-STANLEY, RUTH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| HUSSAIN, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| KERRISON, LYNNE L Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ROBERTS, EVAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ROOP, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| TIPTON, SARAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center's rating?
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center has 5 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 Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center is at 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412. Phone: (843) 762-3300.
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.