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Ashley River Healthcare
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Ashley River Healthcare

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1137 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Ashley River Healthcare accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Ashley River Healthcare

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Ashley River Healthcare is a nursing home in Charleston, South Carolina, that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term support services. Operated by Orange Grove Healthcare Inc., the community is also affiliated with the Ensign Services network. Participating in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, the community has confirmed physician oversight and 24-hour staffing support.

Available services include in-house rehabilitation therapy, skilled nursing support, and a “Stay Active” wellness program intended to encourage engagement and mobility among residents. Acceptance of both Medicare and Medicaid also widens accessibility for those with varying financial and coverage needs. Its connection to the Ensign Services network also provides operational support through standardized clinical practices, compliance resources, and staff development programs.

In comparison with the Charleston skilled nursing market, two nearby nursing communities report strong CMS performance metrics. Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community holds a 5-star overall CMS rating and staffing levels reported above the South Carolina average, while Kempton of Charleston also maintains a 5-star CMS rating. These communities serve as useful benchmarks for families comparing local skilled nursing and rehabilitation options.

Offering skilled nursing services, post-acute rehabilitation, or long-term care support under Medicare or Medicaid coverage, Ashley River Healthcare is a suitable option for older adults in the Charleston area.

Facility Direct Line (843) 763-0233
Facility Direct Line (843) 763-0233 contact-AshleyRiver@ensignservices.net
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 29.7% Below SC avg. ▼ 29.7% Below SC avg.SC average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 27.1% Below SC avg. ▼ 27.1% Below SC avg.SC average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 65.4% Below SC avg. ▼ 65.4% Below SC avg.SC average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 48.7% Above SC avg. ▲ 48.7% Above SC avg.SC average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Carolina state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 61st out of 121 homes in South Carolina for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 46m per day
Rank #61 / 121Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 121 homes in South Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 121 South Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility South Carolina avg (4h 0m per day)
vs South Carolina avg
-6%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 19m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 22m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
266 days
Bed community size
125-bed community Rank #56 / 309Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 309 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #106 / 131Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 131 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 131. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupied beds
87 / 125
Average occupied beds in South Carolina homes 90 beds

License Details

Facility TypeHl- Nursing Home
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
CountyCharleston
License NumberNCF-1096
Business TypeCorporation

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ashley River Healthcare is legally operated by Orange Grove Healthcare Inc, and administered by Ph#:.

Owner NameOrange Grove Healthcare Inc

Type Of Units

Institutional Nursing Home
125 units
Total beds
125 units

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email ypabon@ensignservices.net

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIn-House Therapy

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.9M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.4M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.9M Rank #107 / 125Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.4M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$168
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #81 / 125Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.8M 65.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #4 / 125Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run South Carolina facilities typically land around 53–64% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$11.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Ph#:.

This home is owned by Orange Grove Healthcare Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 425362

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (64% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
143 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 64%
Private pay 32%
Medicaid 4%
Discharges
120 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 70%
Private pay 29%
Medicaid 1%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

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Facility 89
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Facility 125
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425362
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Financial Assistance for
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Ashley River Healthcare is located in CHARLESTON, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

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

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General 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

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley River Healthcare

Who is the owner of Ashley River Healthcare?

Ashley River Healthcare is legally operated by Orange Grove Healthcare Inc, and administered by Ph#:.

What is the license number of Ashley River Healthcare?

According to SC state health department records, Ashley River Healthcare's license number is NCF-1096.

When does Ashley River Healthcare's license expire?

According to SC state health department records, Ashley River Healthcare's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ashley River Healthcare?

Ashley River Healthcare's occupancy is 70%.

What is the best email address for Ashley River Healthcare?

The team at Ashley River Healthcare can be reached at YPABON@ENSIGNSERVICES.NET.

Does Ashley River Healthcare operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ashley River Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in SC.

Who is the administrator of Ashley River Healthcare?

Ph#: is the administrator of Ashley River Healthcare.

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