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Kempton Of Charleston

194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
Score: 86 / 100

Kempton Of Charleston is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Charleston, South Carolina, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 86/100, it ranks in the top 13% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Kempton Of Charleston exceed national averages, with 4.91 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.31 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Kempton Of Charleston shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.91 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.31 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.59 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.83 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
May 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 5, 2025 · Infection Control 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.
    Feb 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Feb 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Feb 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Quality measure data not available for this facility.

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $6,032

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 86 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
23
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1