CAverage · score 51/100 · #96 of 187 in South Carolina
Kempton Of Charleston
194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403 · 23 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in South Carolina
1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4)below median
$6,032 in fines in 3 years
Why Kempton Of Charleston is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Carolina nursing homes in the same size band (small, 23 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Kempton Of Charleston at a Glance
C
51/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.04 h.
38<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 4.
47<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
84<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $6,032 fines, 0 denials.
27<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Carolina, small facilities · CMS record 425418 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
Phone3155765726
CountyCharleston
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds23
AcceptsMedicare
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Charleston, SC · 135 beds
- Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in South Carolina
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
2
White Oak Manor - Charleston - Charleston, SC · 176 beds
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in South Carolina
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top quarter
3
Ashley River Healthcare - Charleston, SC · 125 beds
- Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in South Carolina
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.