Life Care Center Of Charleston
Grade D — 65/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
148
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Total Fines
$24,247
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
PRESTON, FORREST
99%
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
CROSS, CINDY
THURMOND, JOAN
CLIETT, BETH
Penalties & Fines (2)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | Fine | — | $16,801 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Fine | — | $7,446 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (9)
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Life Care Center Of Charleston?
Life Care Center Of Charleston in N Charleston, South Carolina has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 65.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Life Care Center Of Charleston?
Life Care Center Of Charleston has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Life Care Center Of Charleston have?
Life Care Center Of Charleston has 9 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has Life Care Center Of Charleston been fined?
Yes. Life Care Center Of Charleston has $24,247 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Charleston have?
Life Care Center Of Charleston has 148 certified beds with approximately 108 current residents (73% occupancy). The facility is located at 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, South Carolina 29406. It is a for profit - corporation facility.
Data Disclaimer
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