Skilled nursing · Charleston, SC

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center

1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412

5 / 5CMS 41 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 8%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 5-star. RN coverage is 1.45 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 24 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

1.45

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

24%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

No data

National

14%

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Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.45

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.59

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

24%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

18%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

No data

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

No data

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

No data

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425411

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds41

Avg residents26

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 Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center?

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center been cited for resident harm?

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

What is Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and South Carolina state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center?

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center is located at 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412. Phone: (843) 762-3300. 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 Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center a special focus facility?

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center's record?

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

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92. 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 Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center?

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 Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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