The Bridge at Charleston
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Charleston, SC

The Bridge at Charleston

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Charleston, SC

Overview of The Bridge at Charleston

Serving residents and families since 2001, The Bridge at Charleston is a skilled nursing and assisted living community administered by Katheryn G. Daugherty at 2590 Elms Plantation Boulevard in Charleston, South Carolina. Operated by Charleston Retirement Investors LLC, the 100-bed community features a two-story building with studio and one-bedroom options built to handle an array of care needs.

The Bridge at Charleston provides multiple levels of care in one place: skilled nursing, assisted living, and nursing home services. This continuum approach lets occupants access the support level appropriate to their health status, whether recuperating from an acute illness, managing chronic conditions, or receiving long-term care. The facility is in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 17. In turn, most errands and activities outside the home need transportation.

When scheduling visits and outings from the facility, families and visitors must plan appropriately.

Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #109 / 307Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 307 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 17 / 100 Rank #163 / 230Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 230 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHl- Community Residential Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountyCharleston
License NumberCRC-1064
Business TypeLtd. Liability
CMS Certification Number425332

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bridge at Charleston is legally operated by Charleston Retirement Investors LLC, and administered by Katheryn G Daugherty.

Ownership TypeLtd. Liability

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMr. Kurt A. Blalock, COO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bridge at Charleston

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom

Places of interest near The Bridge at Charleston

Address 2590 Elms Plantation Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406

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Compare Nursing Homes around Charleston

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Nhc Healthcare Charleston
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Charleston
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 90
Rank #37 / 307
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5.09
Facility 5.09
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #11 / 118
+37%+27%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #8 / 119
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 119
-81A+-Gregory Bartlett
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #20 / 121
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #15 / 121
56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #69 / 121
425381
Kempton of Charleston
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Charleston
89
Facility 89
SC AVG 90
Rank #142 / 307
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4.44
Facility 4.44
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #31 / 118
+8%+11%
$6.0k
Facility $6.0k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #61 / 120
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #8 / 119
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 119
-20--Spring Street Senior Housing Opco LLC---425418
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Charleston
123
Facility 123
SC AVG 90
Rank #59 / 307
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5.57
Facility 5.57
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #7 / 118
+61%+39%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
10
Facility 10
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #49 / 119
3.3
Facility 3.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #64 / 119
121--Lynne L Kerrison
$51.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $51.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #1 / 121
$30.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #1 / 121
59.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #84 / 121
425411
Wellmore of Daniel Island
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Charleston (Daniel Island)
174
Facility 174
SC AVG 90
Rank #16 / 307
29.3%
Facility 29.3%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #90 / 94
-65%
4.60
Facility 4.60
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #22 / 118
+3%+15%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #83 / 120
18
Facility 18
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #94 / 119
3.6
Facility 3.6
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #72 / 119
151-
12
Facility 12
SC AVG 32
Rank #183 / 230
Wdi Parent LLC
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #22 / 121
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #31 / 121
89.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 89.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #97 / 121
425414

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina

The Bridge at Charleston is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

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

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

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

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SC

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

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

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SC

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

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

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

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

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

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

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

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

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
SC

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridge at Charleston

Who is the owner of The Bridge at Charleston?

The Bridge at Charleston is legally operated by Charleston Retirement Investors LLC, and administered by Katheryn G. Daugherty.

Is The Bridge at Charleston in a walkable area?

The Bridge at Charleston has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Bridge at Charleston?

According to SC state health department records, The Bridge at Charleston's license number is CRC-1064.

When does The Bridge at Charleston's license expire?

According to SC state health department records, The Bridge at Charleston's license expires on October 31, 2026.

How long has The Bridge at Charleston been in business?

The Bridge at Charleston has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Bridge at Charleston?

Yes, The Bridge at Charleston allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Bridge at Charleston?

Katheryn G. Daugherty is the administrator of The Bridge at Charleston.

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