Kempton Of Charleston

194 Spring St
Charleston SC 29403
Phone: 3155765726

Life plan community For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
5/5
Much above average
Overall rating5/5
Health inspections4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the South Carolina average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Charleston average: 1.1 star higher (3.9), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds23
Average residents per day20.3
Occupancy88%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CountyCharleston
Provider typeMedicare
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2022-10-06
CMS certification number (CCN)425418
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle3

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.63
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.04
Total nursing staff turnover64.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$6,032
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $6,032 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Kempton Of Charleston highly rated?

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does Kempton Of Charleston have?

CMS certifies 23 beds; the facility reports an average of 20.3 residents per day (about 88% occupancy).

Does Kempton Of Charleston have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $6,032 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Kempton Of Charleston been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.