Life Care Center of Charleston
Life Care Center of Charleston is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in N Charleston, South Carolina. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd |
| City | N Charleston, SC 29406 |
| County | Charleston |
| Phone | 8437643500 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 148 |
| Average residents/day | 117.2 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1994-02-02 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 2.05 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 1.05 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 0.44 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 3.54 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 3.10 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 42.7% |
| RN turnover | 53.3% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
- Continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain (194 facilities, chain average overall rating 3.4 stars).
Location and contact
Life Care Center of Charleston is at 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406 in Charleston. Call 8437643500 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Life Care Center of Charleston?
Life Care Center of Charleston has an overall CMS rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
How many beds does Life Care Center of Charleston have?
It is certified for 148 beds and averages 117.2 residents per day.
Who owns Life Care Center of Charleston?
It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.