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Nhc Healthcare Charleston

CHARLESTON, SC 29414-5700 View Map

Nhc Healthcare Charleston is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

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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)

Nurse hours per resident 5.09/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

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.

77.1%

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.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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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

Home revenue

$22.9M

Profit

$170.4K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$22,862,053.00

Profit

$170,360.00

Payroll costs

$7.9M

34.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$14.8M

Total costs $22.7M

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

Email: [email protected]

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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Nhc Healthcare Charleston

SNF

SC 29414-5700

132

BARTLETT, GREGORY

77.1%

$22,408,483.00

$7,852,662.00

35%

80.10

5/5

5.0881

5/5

4/5

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

SNF

SC 29412-3506

100

KERRISON, LYNNE L

79.7%

$54,722,788.00

$26,505,703.00

48.4%

26.10

5/5

5.5719

4/5

5/5

Kempton of Charleston

SNF

SC 29403

60.5%

$7,657,074.00

$4,338,389.00

56.7%

20.50

5/5

4.4394

4/5

5/5

White Oak Manor Charleston

SNF

Charleston

176

DAVIS, YVONNE

82.4%

$18,341,642.00

$9,153,479.00

49.9%

159.30

4/5

4.1479

4/5

3/5

2/5

NHC HealthCare Charleston

Charleston

Shared Rooms

Nhc Healthcare Charleston

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29414-5700

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BARTLETT, GREGORY

CCN: 425381

Occupancy: 77.1%

Home Revenue: $22,408,483.00

Payroll Costs: $7,852,662.00

Payroll %: 35%

Avg Residents/Day: 80.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.0881

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29412-3506

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KERRISON, LYNNE L

CCN: 425411

Occupancy: 79.7%

Home Revenue: $54,722,788.00

Payroll Costs: $26,505,703.00

Payroll %: 48.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 26.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.5719

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Kempton of Charleston

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29403

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 425418

Occupancy: 60.5%

Home Revenue: $7,657,074.00

Payroll Costs: $4,338,389.00

Payroll %: 56.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 20.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4394

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 7

White Oak Manor Charleston

Type of care: AL MC SNF

Community: Charleston

Bed Count: 176

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DAVIS, YVONNE

CCN: 425128

Occupancy: 82.4%

Home Revenue: $18,341,642.00

Payroll Costs: $9,153,479.00

Payroll %: 49.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 159.30

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1479

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

NHC HealthCare Charleston

Type of care: AL HC IL MC

Community: Charleston

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Shared Rooms

CHARLESTON, SC 29414-5700

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184

Total Staff

182

Employees

Contractors

52,987

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	17	8.5	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	43	8.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	54	9.1	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

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 Assistant	54	0	54	19,459	91	100%	9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	43	0	43	12,122	91	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	17	0	17	4,123	91	100%	8.5
Speech Language Pathologist	13	0	13	2,650	90	99%	6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	11	0	11	2,335	82	90%	7
Mental Health Service Worker	5	0	5	2,305	73	80%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	10	0	10	2,126	91	100%	6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	1,975	82	90%	7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	8	0	8	1,951	76	84%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	706	77	85%	7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	4	0	4	623	63	69%	5.9
Qualified Social Worker	2	2	4	574	65	71%	5.7
Dietitian	1	0	1	479	62	68%	7.7
Respiratory Therapist	2	0	2	478	58	64%	7.2
Administrator	1	0	1	464	58	64%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	392	49	54%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	224	31	34%	7.2
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	5	1	1%	4.5

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Total Health inspections 2

49% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.9

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 4

71% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.7

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 4 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.0

Serious Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

Moderate Health citations 4

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation May 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

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.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.4

19% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score 13.3

14% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.7%

12% above South Carolina average.

Walking Ability Worsened 10.7%

34% below South Carolina average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 14.5%

15% below South Carolina average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.7%

91% above South Carolina average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 13.1%

115% above South Carolina average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.2%

28% below South Carolina average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below South Carolina average.

Antipsychotic Use 15.3%

5% above South Carolina average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.4%

13% below South Carolina average.

Influenza Vaccine 84.4%

7% below South Carolina average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.9%

28% above South Carolina average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 77.7%

Near South Carolina average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

25% better than South Carolina average

Influenza Vaccine 70.1%

10% worse than South Carolina average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Nhc Healthcare Charleston based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 77.1% ↓ 1.5pp vs 2022

Net Income $170,360 ↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022

Total Payroll $10,712,110 ↑ ~$2.7M vs 2022

Profit Margin 0.8% ↑ 7.8pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	88.0%	85.9%	83.6%	80.9%	79.9%	70.7%	72.7%	72.8%	76.8%	73.5%	76.4%	78.5%	77.1%
Beds	88	88	88	88	88	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132
Net Income	$745,307	$1,236,402	$340,154	-$463,582	-$720,321	-$1,111,502	-$667,165	-$658,284	-$1,121,190	-$767,640	-$525,962	-$1,487,484	$170,360
Gross Revenue	$10,923,578	$11,710,597	$11,907,166	$10,996,572	$11,157,173	$13,583,030	$17,375,885	$17,243,283	$18,927,416	$17,955,284	$19,349,696	$21,160,779	$22,408,483
Operating Expenses	$10,542,642	$9,641,028	$10,088,045	$9,702,703	$10,378,664	$12,097,907	$13,667,096	$13,497,619	$14,472,581	$15,006,552	$14,846,837	$17,061,797	$16,412,321
Net Patient Revenue	$10,923,578	$10,566,213	$10,271,625	$9,183,704	$9,582,726	$10,930,029	$12,986,952	$12,705,725	$13,345,071	$12,875,574	$14,227,961	$15,325,771	$16,129,111
Total Payroll	$6,644,690	$6,008,415	$6,183,125	$5,740,921	$4,475,767	$5,278,307	$6,176,605	$5,966,136	$6,371,935	$6,980,820	$8,495,993	$7,993,237	$10,712,110
Profit Margin %	6.8%	10.6%	2.9%	-4.2%	-6.5%	-8.2%	-3.8%	-3.8%	-5.9%	-4.3%	-2.7%	-7.0%	0.8%
Medicare %	57.0%	50.6%	56.0%	45.2%	47.1%	44.7%	44.3%	44.5%	45.9%	43.5%	40.2%	40.1%	37.7%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	43.0%	49.4%	44.0%	54.8%	52.9%	55.3%	55.7%	55.5%	54.1%	56.5%	59.8%	59.9%	62.3%
Revenue/Day	$387	$382	$382	$353	$373	$361	$371	$362	$361	$363	$387	$405	$434
Cost/Day	$373	$348	$376	$373	$404	$400	$390	$385	$391	$423	$403	$451	$442
Avg Length of Stay	45.9 days	50.5 days	43.7 days	46.8 days	42.1 days	33.8 days	27.7 days	25.3 days	25.1 days	24.9 days	26.6 days	29.6 days	30.0 days

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

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

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

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

SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

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

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

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

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

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

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

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

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

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

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

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.

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

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

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

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

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

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

Nhc Healthcare Charleston

Nhc Healthcare Charleston

Nhc Healthcare Charleston is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Nhc Healthcare Charleston is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

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Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Homestead Exemption Program

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