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Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center

1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412
Score: 95 / 100

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Charleston, South Carolina, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 95/100, it ranks in the top 4% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center exceed national averages, with 5.79 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.48 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.79 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.48 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.09 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.20 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.13 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Apr 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Apr 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Apr 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Mar 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Quality measure data not available for this facility.

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
41
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3