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Kempton of Charleston

CHARLESTON, SC 29403 View Map

Kempton of Charleston is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

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Overview of Kempton of Charleston

Kempton of Charleston is a retirement community in Charleston offering personalized support in an active adult community that combines elegance with downtown accessibility. It provides a full range of services, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a lifestyle designed to inspire with various activities and events.

854-500-7778

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.44/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 89

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

60.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

64% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.7M

Operating loss

-$3.9M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$7,728,646.00

Operating loss

$-3,921,044.00

Payroll costs

$4.3M

56.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.3M

Total costs $11.6M

89-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Community Residential Care Facilities

Additional licensing details

License number: CRC-2222

CMS Certification Number: 425418

Ownership & operating entity

Kempton of Charleston is administrated by CARR, JOE.

Owner name: SPRING STREET SENIOR HOUSING OPCO LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Distinctive Dining

Amenities and Services

Life Enrichment

Outdoor Spaces

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing

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Nhc Healthcare Charleston

SNF

SC 29414-5700

132

BARTLETT, GREGORY

77.1%

$22,408,483.00

$7,852,662.00

35%

80.10

5/5

5.0881

5/5

4/5

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

SNF

SC 29412-3506

100

KERRISON, LYNNE L

79.7%

$54,722,788.00

$26,505,703.00

48.4%

26.10

5/5

5.5719

4/5

5/5

Kempton of Charleston

SNF

SC 29403

60.5%

$7,657,074.00

$4,338,389.00

56.7%

20.50

5/5

4.4394

4/5

5/5

White Oak Manor Charleston

SNF

Charleston

176

DAVIS, YVONNE

82.4%

$18,341,642.00

$9,153,479.00

49.9%

159.30

4/5

4.1479

4/5

3/5

2/5

NHC HealthCare Charleston

Charleston

Shared Rooms

Nhc Healthcare Charleston

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29414-5700

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BARTLETT, GREGORY

CCN: 425381

Occupancy: 77.1%

Home Revenue: $22,408,483.00

Payroll Costs: $7,852,662.00

Payroll %: 35%

Avg Residents/Day: 80.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.0881

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29412-3506

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KERRISON, LYNNE L

CCN: 425411

Occupancy: 79.7%

Home Revenue: $54,722,788.00

Payroll Costs: $26,505,703.00

Payroll %: 48.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 26.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.5719

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Kempton of Charleston

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29403

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 425418

Occupancy: 60.5%

Home Revenue: $7,657,074.00

Payroll Costs: $4,338,389.00

Payroll %: 56.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 20.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4394

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 7

White Oak Manor Charleston

Type of care: AL MC SNF

Community: Charleston

Bed Count: 176

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DAVIS, YVONNE

CCN: 425128

Occupancy: 82.4%

Home Revenue: $18,341,642.00

Payroll Costs: $9,153,479.00

Payroll %: 49.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 159.30

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1479

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

NHC HealthCare Charleston

Type of care: AL HC IL MC

Community: Charleston

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Shared Rooms

CHARLESTON, SC 29403

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

11,862

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	8.9	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	11.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	27	9.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

41 staff

9.7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

25 staff

4.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

3.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

23.7%

of total hours from contractors

2,816 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	27	0	27	4,717	91	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	0	10	1,950	90	99%	11.6
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	1,523	91	100%	8.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	7	7	1,113	74	81%	6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	7	7	645	69	76%	5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	475	59	65%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	381	49	54%	7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	5	5	352	72	79%	3.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	346	69	76%	3.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	345	72	79%	3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	17	4	4%	4.1

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Total Health inspections 2

49% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.9

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 4

71% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.7

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 4 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.0

Serious Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

Moderate Health citations 4

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation May 06, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 29, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 29, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 29, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING

Resident Census by Payment Source

22 Total Residents

Medicare 17 (77.3%)

Private Pay/Other 5 (22.7%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.1%

25% better than South Carolina average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than South Carolina average

Influenza Vaccine 32.0%

59% worse than South Carolina average

Total fines amount $18K

This home paid 45% less in fines than the state average.

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of Fines 6

This home received 146% more fines than the state average.

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

South Carolina average: 0.1

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 29, 2024

$6K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 30, 2023

$3K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 23, 2023

$3K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 17, 2023

$2K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Kempton of Charleston based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 60.5%

Net Income -$3,921,044

Total Payroll $4,815,064

Profit Margin -51.2%

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Metric	2023
Occupancy %	60.5%
Beds	90
Net Income	-$3,921,044
Gross Revenue	$7,657,074
Operating Expenses	$10,337,173
Net Patient Revenue	$6,344,557
Total Payroll	$4,815,064
Profit Margin %	-51.2%
Medicare %	20.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%
Private %	79.2%
Revenue/Day	$324
Cost/Day	$528
Avg Length of Stay	19.4 days

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

SC Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

SC Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.

Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.

SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

General: Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).

SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Kempton of Charleston

Kempton of Charleston

Kempton of Charleston is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Kempton of Charleston is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Homestead Exemption Program

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

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