Skilled nursing · Charleston, SC

Riverside Health and Rehab

2375 Baker Hosp Blvd, Charleston, SC 29405

1 / 5CMS 160 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

10

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Riverside Health and Rehab carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 10 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.2 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 16.9 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.26 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 52 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.26
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
52%
National
53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
15.2%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★1 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.26
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
2.84
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
52%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
38%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
15.2%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
16.9%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
2.6%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$33,883 in fines (4)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425082
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds160
Avg residents152

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Registered nurse hours are 0.26 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Riverside Health and Rehab?

Riverside Health and Rehab has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Riverside Health and Rehab been cited for resident harm?

It has $33,883 in federal fines across 4 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Riverside Health and Rehab appears in the record section above.

Does Riverside Health and Rehab use antipsychotic medications?

15.2 percent of long-stay residents at Riverside Health and Rehab are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 16.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Riverside Health and Rehab's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Riverside Health and Rehab has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 10 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and South Carolina state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Riverside Health and Rehab?

Riverside Health and Rehab is located at 2375 Baker Hosp Blvd, Charleston, SC 29405. Phone: (843) 744-2750. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Riverside Health and Rehab a special focus facility?

Riverside Health and Rehab is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $33,883 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Riverside Health and Rehab's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Riverside Health and Rehab has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Riverside Health and Rehab compare to other Charleston skilled nursing facilities?

Riverside Health and Rehab holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 10. Browse the full Charleston directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Riverside Health and Rehab?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Riverside Health and Rehab and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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