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Life Care Center of Charleston
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · North Charleston, SC
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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Life Care Center of Charleston

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · North Charleston, SC
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.
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Life Care Center of Charleston accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Life Care Center of Charleston

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Life Care Center of Charleston offers easy access to the vibrant metropolitan area in North Charleston, South Carolina. The facility prides itself on cultivating a homelike environment, ensuring a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere for residents and patients alike. Here, the primary focus centers on providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, all underpinned by 24-hour skilled nursing care.

Inside, a dedicated team of in-house rehabilitation and nursing professionals collaborates to construct individualized care plans, emphasizing aligning with the unique goals and aspirations of each resident and patient, thus fostering a journey to recovery that is both effective and uplifting. Positioned less than a mile from Trident Medical Center, this nursing home is an ideal choice for those needing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-operative recovery.

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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.
▲ 5.5% Above SC avg. ▲ 5.5% Above 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.
▲ 3.7% Above SC avg. ▲ 3.7% Above 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 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 vs South Carolina averages

Rank #66 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 117 homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 117 South Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 66th out of 117 homes we track 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 50m

4% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
29m
−24% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 8m
+11% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 13m
Avg State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
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 21m
Avg State avg: 3h 20m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
9m
+80% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
27m
+14% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 29m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Physical Therapist is +80% above South Carolina average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
117
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
53 days
Bed community size
148-bed community Rank #25 / 304Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 304 homes we track in South Carolina for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #139 / 221Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th out of 221 homes we track in South Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #78 / 92Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 92 homes we track in South Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 92. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupied beds
117 / 148
Average occupied beds in South Carolina homes 90 beds

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Nursing Home
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyCharleston
License NumberNCF-0878
Business TypeLtd. Liability
CMS Certification Number425332

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Care Center of Charleston is legally operated by Charleston Medical Investors LLC, and administered by Collin Michael Lewis.

Ownership TypeLtd. Liability

Type Of Units

Institutional Nursing Home
148 units
Total beds
148 units

State Programs & Certifications (VT)

CMS Certified

Contact Information

Email collin_lewis@lcca.com

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

South Carolina average 3.9

Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations
9 Rank #44 / 119Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 119 homes we track in South Carolina for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 119 SC facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #54 / 119Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 119 homes we track in South Carolina for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 119 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

South Carolina average 3.44

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
2
100% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1

Serious health citations
0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

2 critical citations South Carolina average: 1
0 serious citations South Carolina average: 0.3
7 moderate citations South Carolina average: 12.3
0 minor citations South Carolina average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Dec 20, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 20, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 20, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 20, 2024
Corrected
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 152
Employees 147
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.28 : 1
30% fewer staff per resident than South Carolina average
South Carolina average ratio: 1.84 : 1 South Carolina average ratio: 1.84 : 1See full South Carolina ranking
Avg staff/day 61
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 7.9 hours South Carolina average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full South Carolina ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 45,886

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 32 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 32
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 62 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 62
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.8%

356 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6206219,48392100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse320329,74092100%9.2
Registered Nurse150153,07892100%10.3
Physical Therapy Assistant4041,9868087%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician7071,7907986%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2096975%7.6
Qualified Social Worker3031,1217177%7.8
RN Director of Nursing4041,1166874%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide5051,0317582%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2029107986%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist3038107480%5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1236716874%6.4
Administrator1015286672%8
Dental Services Staff1014745863%8.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014726065%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014645863%8
Dietitian1014386065%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker1014386065%7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0227244%11.9
Medical Director0115733%19
62 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
32 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 87%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $24K Rank #101 / 120Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 120 homes we track in South Carolina for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 120 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
28% lower than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 2
18% fewer fines than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $24K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

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

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 20, 2024
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 1, 2023
$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 3.0
66% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.9
43% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average South Carolina avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 1.8%
86% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 3.3%
79% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.5%
26% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.7%
78% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
38% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
60% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.4%
12% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
88% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.5%
69% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.5%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.5%
11% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.57
23% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.03

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.56
18% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.91

Short-stay resident measures
Above average South Carolina avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.9%
45% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
13% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.8%
48% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.7%
16% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 24.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.5%
18% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.9%
10% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 72.5%
35% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 62.0%
23% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 119
Medicare
23
19.3% of residents
Medicaid
55
46.2% of residents
Private pay or other
41
34.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Corporation
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."
$14.3M
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."
$639.6K
For-profit Corporation
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."
$14.3M Rank #28 / 113Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 113 homes we track in South Carolina. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
$639.6K
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.
$106.2K
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 #24 / 113Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 113 homes we track in South Carolina. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.9M 62.4% 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 #46 / 113Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 113 homes we track in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$4.8M
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).
$13.7M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Collin Michael Lewis.

This home is owned by Beth Cliett

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 425332

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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.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.

Admissions
759 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%
Private pay 47%
Medicaid 4%
Discharges
756 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%
Private pay 47%
Medicaid 11%

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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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Carolina average is: 62.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
White Oak Manor Charleston ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Charleston (Trident Executive Village)
176
Facility 176
SC AVG 90
Rank #10 / 304
91.6%
Facility 91.6%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #48 / 92
+6%
4.24
Facility 4.24
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #46 / 117
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -42%+6%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #71 / 120
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #35 / 119
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 119
1161-
35
Facility 35
SC AVG 34
Rank #110 / 221
Yvonne Davis
$15.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #21 / 113
$10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #13 / 113
67.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 67.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #28 / 113
425128
Franke at Seaside ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Mt Pleasant
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #269 / 304
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #38 / 92
+7%
4.72
Facility 4.72
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #23 / 117
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -45%+18%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
9
Facility 9
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #44 / 119
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #54 / 119
-41A+
53
Facility 53
SC AVG 34
Rank #35 / 221
Lutheran Homes Of Sc, Inc
$22.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $22.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #10 / 113
$7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #34 / 113
35.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 35.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #113 / 113
425374
Life Care Center of Charleston ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
North Charleston (Alta Shores Apartments)
148
Facility 148
SC AVG 90
Rank #25 / 304
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #78 / 92
-8%
3.83
Facility 3.83
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #66 / 117
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +6%-4%
$24.2k
Facility $24.2k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #101 / 120
9
Facility 9
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #44 / 119
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #54 / 119
2117A+
27
Facility 27
SC AVG 34
Rank #139 / 221
Beth Cliett
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #28 / 113
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #24 / 113
62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #46 / 113
425332
Riverside Health and Rehab ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
North Charleston (Daniel Jenkins Homes)
160
Facility 160
SC AVG 90
Rank #20 / 304
91.9%
Facility 91.9%
SC AVG 86.4
Rank #43 / 92
+6%
2.56
Facility 2.56
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #116 / 117
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -11%-36%
$27.8k
Facility $27.8k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #103 / 120
29
Facility 29
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #116 / 119
4.8
Facility 4.8
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #98 / 119
3147-
24
Facility 24
SC AVG 34
Rank #145 / 221
Patty Castle
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $12.1M
Rank #29 / 113
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $7.3M
Rank #38 / 113
51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 62.8%
Rank #87 / 113
425082
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina

Life Care Center of Charleston is located in North 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 Life Care Center of Charleston

What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Charleston in?

Life Care Center of Charleston is in the Alta Shores Apartments neighborhood of North Charleston.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Charleston?

Life Care Center of Charleston is legally operated by Charleston Medical Investors LLC, and administered by Collin Michael Lewis.

Is Life Care Center of Charleston in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Charleston has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Charleston?

According to SC state health department records, Life Care Center of Charleston's license number is NCF-0878.

When does Life Care Center of Charleston's license expire?

According to SC state health department records, Life Care Center of Charleston's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Charleston?

Life Care Center of Charleston's occupancy is 79%.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Charleston?

No, Life Care Center of Charleston has a no-pet policy.

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