Nhc Healthcare - Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive · Charleston, SC · 29414 · 8437665228
88 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 3, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425381 · certified since April 22, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.