Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
40 Lindsay Lane, Camden, SC 29020 · (803) 572-8999
Government - County · 132 certified beds
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 1 citation (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $19,460 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 11, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- 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.September 11, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 11, 2026 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 21, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $19,460September 25, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.06 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.92 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day | 126.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Springdale Healthcare Center Camden · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth- Bamberg Bamberg · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- McCoy Memorial Nursing Center Bishopville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Sedgewood Manor Health Care Center Hopkins · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington Lexington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
Compare every nursing home in Camden, SC · Nursing homes in South Carolina
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.