Nursing Homes in Charleston, South Carolina
There are 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Charleston, South Carolina, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 63% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Charleston's average CMS overall star rating is 3.4 out of 5 compared with the South Carolina state average of 2.9, meaning the city is 0.50 above the state average. Of the city's 8 nursing home facilities, the rating distribution is 1 star: 2 (25%), 2 star: 1 (13%), 3 star: 0 (0%), 4 star: 2 (25%), and 5 star: 3 (38%), with 4-5 star facilities totaling 5 (63%) and 1-2 star facilities totaling 3 (38%). Average nurse staffing in the city is 4.28 hours per resident day (HPRD) compared with the South Carolina average of 3.83 HPRD, so Charleston is above the state average.
All Nursing Homes in Charleston
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Healthcare - Charleston | 2230 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC, 29414 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| Kempton Of Charleston | 194 Spring St, Charleston, SC, 29403 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 1 |
| Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center | 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC, 29412 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 3 |
| WHITE OAK MANOR - CHARLESTON | 9285 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, CHARLESTON, SC, 29406 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| Retreat at Wellmore of Daniel Island | 580 Robert Daniel Drive, Charleston, SC, 29492 | 4 ★ | ✓ | — | 1 |
| Ashley River Healthcare | 1137 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Charleston, SC, 29407 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| Riverside Health and Rehab | 2375 Baker Hosp Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29405 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation | 1800 Eagle Landing Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29410 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Charleston, South Carolina?
There are 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Charleston, South Carolina listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Charleston, South Carolina?
Nursing homes in Charleston, South Carolina have an average CMS overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Charleston accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Charleston, South Carolina are Medicare certified and 63% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.