Life Care Center of Charleston

Q: What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Charleston in?

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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

Life Care Center of Charleston's occupancy is 74%.

Q: What is the best email address for Life Care Center of Charleston?

The team at Life Care Center of Charleston can be reached at COLLIN_LEWIS@LCCA.COM.

CMS overall rating

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 View map

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Life Care Center of Charleston accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Charleston accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Charleston

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.

Facility Direct Line (843) 764-3500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

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

Total nursing care / resident

3h 25m per day

This facility South Carolina avg (4h 0m per day)

vs South Carolina avg

-14%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +103% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	27m per day	▼ 29% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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 1m per day	■ Avg State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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.	1h 50m per day	▼ 17% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	2h 59m per day	▼ 11% State avg: 3h 20m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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.	10m per day	▲ 103% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	24m per day	■ Avg State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

53 days

148-bed community

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

Walk Score: 27 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

74%

Lower than the South Carolina average: 82.1%

Occupied beds

110 / 148

Average occupied beds in South Carolina homes 90 beds

Facility TypeHl- Nursing Home

StatusActive

ExpirationNovember 30, 2026

CountyCharleston

License NumberNCF-0878

Business TypeLtd. Liability

CMS Certification Number425332

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

Ownership TypeLtd. Liability

Institutional Nursing Home

148 units

Total beds

148 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Collin Lewis, Director

Does not offer Alzheimer's Care

No dedicated Alzheimer's unit

CMS Certified

Email collin_lewis@lcca.com

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 9 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the South Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. South Carolina state average

Overall vs. SC average

Latest Inspection December 20, 2024 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	SC Average	vs. SC Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	9	12	This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical South Carolina nursing home (9 vs. SC avg 12).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	1.8	2.4	This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical South Carolina nursing home (1.8 vs. SC avg 2.4).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.3	3	This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical South Carolina nursing home (2.3 vs. SC avg 3).↓ 23% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	SC Average	vs. SC Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	4	4	This facility has total inspections in line with the South Carolina average (4 vs. SC avg 4).— At avg

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 3

South Carolina average 3.9

Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection

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

100% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1

Serious health citations

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

Total staff 152

Employees 147

Contractors 5

Staff to resident ratio 1.28 : 1

30% fewer staff per resident than South Carolina average

Avg staff/day 61

Average shift 8.2 hours

0% compared with South Carolina average

Total staff hours (quarter) 45,886

Nursing staff breakdown

10.3 hours

9.2 hours

8.2 hours

Contractor staffing

356 contractor hours this quarter

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

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	62	0	62	19,483	92	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	32	0	32	9,740	92	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	15	0	15	3,078	92	100%	10.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	1,986	80	87%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	7	0	7	1,790	79	86%	7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,209	69	75%	7.6
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	1,121	71	77%	7.8
RN Director of Nursing	4	0	4	1,116	68	74%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	5	0	5	1,031	75	82%	7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	910	79	86%	6.9
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	810	74	80%	5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	2	3	671	68	74%	6.4
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	474	58	63%	8.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	1	0	1	472	60	65%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	464	58	63%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	438	60	65%	7.3
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	438	60	65%	7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	72	4	4%	11.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	57	3	3%	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%

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 86%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 75%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 77%

4 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 74%

5 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 82%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 86%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 80%

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 74%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 63%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 65%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 63%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 65%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 65%

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 4%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $24K

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 0

100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.1

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 Dec 20, 2024

$17K

Civil Money Penalty Sep 1, 2023

$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 3.0

66% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score 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

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 1.8%

86% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 3.3%

79% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 21.5%

26% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury 0.7%

78% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.8%

38% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.7%

60% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.4%

12% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms 0.3%

88% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use 4.5%

69% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.5%

In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine 80.5%

11% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.57

23% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.03

ED visits per 1,000 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

Pneumococcal Vaccine 43.9%

45% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.5%

13% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine 40.8%

48% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 28.7%

16% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 24.7%

Emergency department visits 11.5%

18% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.1%

Falls with major injury 0.9%

10% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 72.5%

35% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 62.0%

23% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 119

Medicare

19.3% of residents

Medicaid

46.2% of residents

Private pay or other

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Charleston from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 74.0% ↓ 0.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $639.6K ↑ ~$146.0K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $8.9M ↑ ~$359.9K vs 2022

Operating Margin 4.5% ↑ 0.8pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.1%	90.9%	89.9%	89.8%	89.0%	87.9%	87.4%	87.8%	83.8%	73.2%	72.6%	74.7%	74.0%
Beds	148	148	148	148	148	148	148	148	148	148	148	148	148
Net Income	$2,587,435	$1,443,446	$1,058,991	$956,353	$1,173,168	$1,372,856	$990,269	$288,131	$468,700	$1,228,662	$1,230,969	$950,053	$745,770
Gross Revenue	$17,921,082	$19,181,772	$20,735,893	$21,378,927	$21,809,843	$21,578,646	$21,936,516	$22,425,737	$20,919,022	$17,187,675	$18,571,461	$19,637,199	$20,443,541
Operating Expenses	$14,594,546	$14,636,234	$14,768,235	$15,312,672	$15,195,506	$15,049,531	$15,504,373	$15,828,733	$15,238,632	$14,151,108	$12,995,400	$13,045,315	$13,706,957
Net Patient Income	$2,538,901	$1,399,297	$1,018,580	$916,683	$1,138,937	$1,338,614	$949,880	$242,440	$424,182	$40,722	$547,930	$493,596	$639,619
Net Patient Revenue	$17,133,447	$16,035,531	$15,786,815	$16,229,355	$16,334,443	$16,388,145	$16,454,253	$16,071,173	$15,662,814	$14,191,830	$13,543,330	$13,538,911	$14,346,576
Payroll Costs	$8,355,360	$9,574,646	$9,528,235	$9,988,327	$9,790,670	$9,721,140	$10,198,356	$10,478,427	$10,021,211	$9,072,298	$8,486,772	$8,586,631	$8,946,495
Operating Margin %	14.8%	8.7%	6.5%	5.7%	7.0%	8.2%	5.8%	1.5%	2.7%	0.3%	4.1%	3.7%	4.5%
Medicare %	42.0%	45.4%	50.8%	45.7%	47.9%	41.8%	40.5%	38.1%	33.5%	31.2%	28.9%	20.6%	25.8%
Medicaid %	28.1%	26.2%	20.9%	24.6%	23.9%	23.3%	22.3%	22.8%	27.6%	35.1%	43.5%	50.1%	46.6%
Private %	30.0%	28.4%	28.3%	29.7%	28.1%	34.8%	37.1%	39.1%	38.9%	33.7%	27.6%	29.3%	27.6%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$334	$326	$325	$335	$340	$344	$348	$339	$346	$358	$346	$336	$359
Cost/Day	$284	$297	$304	$316	$316	$316	$328	$334	$337	$357	$332	$323	$343
Avg Length of Stay	69.3 days	60.1 days	52.0 days	51.3 days	47.2 days	47.5 days	46.2 days	50.2 days	45.4 days	70.1 days	63.2 days	57.4 days	52.9 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$14.3M

Net patient income

$639.6K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$14.3M

Net patient income

$639.6K

Other income

$106.2K

Payroll costs

$8.9M 62.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.8M

Total costs

$13.7M

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.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%

Private pay 47%

Medicaid 4%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%

Private pay 47%

Medicaid 11%

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White Oak Manor Charleston	NH NC	Charleston (Trident Executive Village)	176 Facility 176 SC AVG 90 Rank #10 / 309	82.4% Facility 82.4% SC AVG 82.1% Rank #81 / 131	0%	4.15 Facility 4.15 SC AVG 4.00 Rank #42 / 121	-42%	+4%	$8.8k Facility $8.8k SC AVG $34.8k Rank #73 / 123	8 Facility 8 SC AVG 13.7 Rank #35 / 122	2.0 Facility 2.0 SC AVG 3.4 Rank #14 / 122	1	162	-	35 Facility 35 SC AVG 32 Rank #112 / 232	Yvonne Davis	$15.8M Facility $15.8M SC AVG $13.0M Rank #35 / 125	$10.7M Facility $10.7M SC AVG $5.4M Rank #16 / 125	67.6% Facility 67.6% SC AVG 44% Rank #30 / 125	425128
Life Care Center of Charleston	NH	North Charleston (Alta Shores Apartments)	148 Facility 148 SC AVG 90 Rank #26 / 309	74.0% Facility 74.0% SC AVG 82.1% Rank #98 / 131	-10%	3.42 Facility 3.42 SC AVG 4.00 Rank #89 / 121	+6%	-14%	$24.2k Facility $24.2k SC AVG $34.8k Rank #103 / 123	9 Facility 9 SC AVG 13.7 Rank #44 / 122	3.0 Facility 3.0 SC AVG 3.4 Rank #55 / 122	2	115	A+	27 Facility 27 SC AVG 32 Rank #141 / 232	Beth Cliett	$14.3M Facility $14.3M SC AVG $13.0M Rank #28 / 125	$8.9M Facility $8.9M SC AVG $5.4M Rank #24 / 125	62.4% Facility 62.4% SC AVG 44% Rank #82 / 125	425332
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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).

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits

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

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 74%.

What is the best email address for Life Care Center of Charleston?

The team at Life Care Center of Charleston can be reached at COLLIN_LEWIS@LCCA.COM.

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Life Care Center of Charleston

Overview of Life Care Center of Charleston

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Type Of Units

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Leadership

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State Programs & Certifications (VT)

Contact Information

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the South Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

62 Certified Nursing Assistant

32 Licensed Practical Nurse

15 Registered Nurse

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 Qualified Social Worker

4 RN Director of Nursing

5 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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