CAverage · score 57/100 · #72 of 187 in South Carolina
Life Care Center Of Charleston
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406 · 148 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in South Carolina
4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28)below median
$24,247 in fines in 3 years
Why Life Care Center Of Charleston is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Carolina nursing homes in the same size band (large, 148 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.
Life Care Center Of Charleston at a Glance
C
57/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.54 h.
56<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: 28.
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.
91<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $24,247 fines, 0 denials.
26<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.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Carolina, large facilities · CMS record 425332 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406
Phone8437643500
CountyCharleston
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds148
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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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.