Nhc Healthcare Charleston

Nursing Home
Overview of Nhc Healthcare Charleston
NHC HealthCare Charleston is a skilled nursing facility located in Charleston, SC. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment.
(843) 766-5228

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
South Carolina average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
South Carolina average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
South Carolina average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
South Carolina average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 5m per day

This home provides 27% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

South Carolina average: 4h 0m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 56m per day 38m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 37m per day 1h 1m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 43m per day 2h 13m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 40m per day 3h 20m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 16m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 33m per day 24m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 132

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the South Carolina average
Occupancy rate 77.1%
Residents per day (avg) 80
Occupancy rate
77.1%
Residents per day (avg)
80

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$22.9M
Profit
$170.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$22,862,053.00
Profit
$170,360.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.9M
34.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.8M
Total costs $22.7M
Bed community size
132-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Homes

Additional licensing details

License number: NCF-0871
CMS Certification Number: 425381

Ownership & operating entity

Nhc Healthcare Charleston is administrated by BARTLETT, GREGORY T..

Owner name: NHC HEALTHCARE-CHARLESTON LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Long-Term Care
Rehabilitation
HomeCare
Hospice

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

High-Speed Wireless Internet
Cable TV in Every Room
Housekeeping and Laundry Services
On-Site Beauty and Barber Shop
Daily Activities and Entertainment
Dining Room
Outdoor Area for Relaxation

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, HomeCare, Hospice

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dietitian and chef-approved meals tailored to meet your nutritional needs.
Meals Included
Yes

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

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SC 29414-5700
132
No
-
BARTLETT, GREGORY
77.1%
$22,408,483.00
$7,852,662.00
35%
80.10
5/5
5.0881
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
4
-
-5%
+27%
-6%
-
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SC 29412-3506
100
No
-
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
5/5
-
10
1
+48%
+39%
-3%
-
Kempton of Charleston
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SC 29403
90
No
-
-
60.5%
$7,657,074.00
$4,338,389.00
56.7%
20.50
5/5
4.4394
4/5
4/5
5/5
7
4
-
-42%
+11%
-26%
-
White Oak Manor Charleston
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Charleston
176
No
35
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
-
8
1
-60%
+4%
0%
-
NHC HealthCare Charleston
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Charleston
-
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Address 5627.8 miles from city center

Address CHARLESTON, SC 29414-5700

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

184
Total Staff
182
Employees
2
Contractors
52,987
Total Hours (Quarter)
70
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse178.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse438.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant549.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
115 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
48 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
6 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0%
of total hours from contractors
4 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5405419,45991100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse4304312,12291100%8.9
Registered Nurse170174,12391100%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist130132,6509099%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant110112,3358290%7
Mental Health Service Worker5052,3057380%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide100102,12691100%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,9758290%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician8081,9517684%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff3037067785%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide4046236369%5.9
Qualified Social Worker2245746571%5.7
Dietitian1014796268%7.7
Respiratory Therapist2024785864%7.2
Administrator1014645864%8
Nurse Practitioner1013924954%8
Dental Services Staff1012243134%7.2
RN Director of Nursing101511%4.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

South Carolina average 3.9


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 4
Citations per inspection
2

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

1 of 4 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 4 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

0 critical citations More info South Carolina average: 1

0 serious citations More info South Carolina average: 0.3

4 moderate citations More info South Carolina average: 12.3

0 minor citations More info South Carolina average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Nov 02, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 02, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 02, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: National Healthcare Corp.
Resident Census by Payment Source
79 Total Residents
Medicare 45 (57%)
Medicaid 30 (38%)
Private Pay/Other 4 (5.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

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. 10.4
19% worse 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. 13.3
14% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.7%
12% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.7%
34% 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 14.5%
15% better 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 5.7%
91% worse 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 13.1%
115% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
28% 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 7.9%
28% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.3%
5% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.4%
13% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.4%
7% 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. 0.80
61% 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. 1.11
42% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.91

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.7%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
25% 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 70.1%
10% 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. 22.8%
8% better 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. 16.0%
13% worse 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. 0.8%
8% 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. 79.0%
47% 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. 64.2%
27% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 50.6%

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

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

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

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

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

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

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

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

None; tax-based eligibility.

Not assessed; home-focused.

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

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

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

~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).

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

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

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