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Life Care Center Of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC, 29406

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Life Care Center Of Charleston, with 13 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $24,247 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
148
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Charleston Co. avg 3.09South Carolina avg 3.05This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Charleston Co. avg: 3.09. South Carolina avg: 3.05.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

13
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
62024
42026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $24,247 total · Sep 1, 2023–Dec 20, 2024
  1. Dec 20, 2024$16,801
  2. Sep 1, 2023$7,446

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)7.04%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.3%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.61%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Developers Investment Company IncDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Preston, ForrestINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Lewis, CollinMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Saunders, ShariMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Solomon, JenniferMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Cross, CindyCORPORATE OFFICER
Henry, TerryCORPORATE OFFICER
Lay, LisaCORPORATE OFFICER
Swanker, RichardCORPORATE OFFICER
Thurmond, JoanCORPORATE OFFICER
Charleston Medical Investors, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Developers Investment Company IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fletcher, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hanna, DonaldOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lewis, CollinOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Saunders, ShariOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Solomon, JenniferOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ziegler, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Charleston Medical Investors, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Hanna, DonaldADP OF THE SNF
Lewis, CollinADP OF THE SNF
Preston, ForrestADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Charleston County.

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston
Charleston County · SC · 29406
148 certified beds32.9799, -80.0620

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Palmetto Patriots
CCN 425003
Gaffney, SC553Not shown$30,147
Brushy Creek Post Acute
CCN 425004
Greer, SC212Shown$0
Cheraw Healthcare
CCN 425005
Cheraw, SC223Not shown$14,901
Forest Acres Post Acute
CCN 425008
Columbia, SC121Not shown$82,018
Faith Healthcare Center
CCN 425009
Florence, SC223Not shown$12,740
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
CCN 425012
Union, SC333Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center Of Charleston's CMS rating?

Life Care Center Of Charleston has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Life Care Center Of Charleston located?

Life Care Center Of Charleston is located at 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC, 29406 in Charleston County, and CMS lists 148 certified beds.

Does Life Care Center Of Charleston have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $24,247 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Life Care Center Of Charleston over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Life Care Center Of Charleston's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Life Care Center Of Charleston's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.09 across 11 facilities in Charleston County, and 3.05 across South Carolina. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Life Care Center Of Charleston's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center Of Charleston's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
425332
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
148
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 13 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 8, 20260568FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2026
Jan 8, 20260637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2026
Jan 8, 20260657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2026
Jan 8, 20260691DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2026
Dec 20, 20240557DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 24, 2025
Dec 20, 20240689JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 24, 2025
Dec 20, 20240759EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 24, 2025
Dec 20, 20240760EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 24, 2025
Dec 20, 20240761FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 24, 2025
Dec 20, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 24, 2025
Sep 1, 20230689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceAug 31, 2023
May 10, 20230609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 9, 2023
May 10, 20230812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 9, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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