Life Care Center Of Charleston faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 41th percentile among South Carolina nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Staffing levels are a potential concern at Life Care Center Of Charleston, with 3.37 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.
Recent CMS inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Charleston, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.37 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 1.83 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.05 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.32 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0568 Severity FProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Jan 7, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0637 Severity DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJan 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0657 Severity DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Jan 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0691 Severity DProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Jan 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Dec 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% | 4.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury | 1.0% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 8.4% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 4.4% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 5.5% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 21.6% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $24,247
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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