Skilled nursing · N Charleston, SC

Life Care Center Of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406

3 / 5CMS 148 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Life Care Center Of Charleston carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 8.4 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 21.1 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.45 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 50 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

0.45

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

50%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

8.4%

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★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.45

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.31

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

50%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

63%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

8.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

21.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$24,247 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425332

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds148

Avg residents115

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS 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 Life Care Center Of Charleston?

Life Care Center Of Charleston has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Life Care Center Of Charleston been cited for resident harm?

It has $24,247 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Life Care Center Of Charleston appears in the record section above.

Does Life Care Center Of Charleston use antipsychotic medications?

8.4 percent of long-stay residents at Life Care Center Of Charleston are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 21.1 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 Life Care Center Of Charleston's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Life Care Center Of Charleston has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 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 Life Care Center Of Charleston?

Life Care Center Of Charleston is located at 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406. Phone: (843) 764-3500. 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 Life Care Center Of Charleston a special focus facility?

Life Care Center Of Charleston is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $24,247 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Life Care Center Of Charleston's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Life Care Center Of Charleston 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 Life Care Center Of Charleston compare to other N Charleston skilled nursing facilities?

Life Care Center Of Charleston holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44. Browse the full N Charleston directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Life Care Center Of Charleston?

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 Life Care Center Of Charleston and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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