Life Care Center Of Charleston
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 · (843) 764-3500
For profit - Corporation · 148 certified beds
Life Care Center Of Charleston has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 4 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,801 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 8, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.January 8, 2026 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJanuary 8, 2026 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 8, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.January 8, 2026 · F0691 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,801December 20, 2024
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 | 3.54 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.05 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 148 |
| Average residents per day | 117.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation Charleston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ashley River Healthcare Charleston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Johns Island Post Acute Johns Island · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Franke Health Care Center Mount Pleasant · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Oak Harbor Healthcare Mount Pleasant · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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