Life Care Center Of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd
N Charleston SC 29406
Phone: 8437643500

Life plan community For profit - Corporation

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

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the South Carolina average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the N Charleston average: level with the average (3.0)

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 beds148
Average residents per day117.2
Occupancy79%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyCharleston
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1994-02-02
CMS certification number (CCN)425332
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle4

Staffing and turnover

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

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.83
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.54
Registered nurse turnover53.3%
Total nursing staff turnover42.7%
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)$16,801
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $16,801 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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  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Life Care Center Of Charleston highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does Life Care Center Of Charleston have?

CMS certifies 148 beds; the facility reports an average of 117.2 residents per day (about 79% occupancy).

Does Life Care Center Of Charleston have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $16,801 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Life Care Center Of Charleston been cited for abuse?

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