Skilled nursing · Charleston, SC

Kempton Of Charleston

194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403

5 / 5CMS 23 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Kempton Of Charleston carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. RN coverage is 1.38 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 60 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

1.38

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

60%

National

53%

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★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.38

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.88

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

60%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

No data

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 current$6,032 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425418

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds23

Avg residents20

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
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 Kempton Of Charleston?

Kempton Of Charleston has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Kempton Of Charleston been cited for resident harm?

It has $6,032 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Kempton Of Charleston appears in the record section above.

What is Kempton Of Charleston's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Kempton Of Charleston has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, putting it near 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 Kempton Of Charleston?

Kempton Of Charleston is located at 194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403. Phone: (315) 576-5726. 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 Kempton Of Charleston a special focus facility?

Kempton Of Charleston is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $6,032 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Kempton Of Charleston's record?

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

Kempton Of Charleston holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68. 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 Kempton 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 Kempton Of Charleston and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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