Here are 8 Nursing Homes in Charleston, SC

Nurse hours

5.37 /day

Staff turnover

34%

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Bishop Gadsden runs 5.37 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 39% above the national average of 3.86. That's a real gap, not a rounding difference, it means more hands on deck per resident than most homes in the country. Staff turnover sits at 33.9% against a national average of 45.8%, so workers tend to stick around longer here than elsewhere. Weekends run about 10% lighter than weekdays, which is worth knowing if you'll be visiting then. The inspection record shows 10 deficiencies, one at the harm level and none tied to abuse, with the most recent visit in April 2025. As a nonprofit, there's no owner extracting profit from the operation.

Nurse hours

5.09 /day

Staff turnover

32%

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Nhc Healthcare - Charleston runs leaner on inspection problems than its one-star health inspection rating might suggest at first glance, nine deficiencies on record, only one serious enough to cause harm, and none tied to abuse. Where it stands out is staffing: 5.09 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a third more than the national average, with turnover at 32.4% against a national 45.8%. That's a workforce that stays put more than most. The catch is weekends, when coverage drops about 11% below the home's own weekday pace. A for-profit LLC with 88 beds, inspected most recently in April 2026.

Nurse hours

5.04 /day

Staff turnover

65%

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Kempton Of Charleston runs on a small 23-bed footprint, and the staffing numbers are the strongest part of the story, 5.04 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 30% above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 10% below its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. The concerning figure is turnover: 64.7% annually against a national average of 45.8%, meaning more than half the nursing staff leaves each year even though coverage levels stay high. Inspections are recent (May 2025) with four deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, plus one fine of $6,032.

Nurse hours

3.98 /day

Staff turnover

39%

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White Oak Manor in Charleston runs 176 beds under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits slightly above the national average at 3.98 nurse hours per resident day. That edge shrinks on weekends, when coverage drops roughly 12% below weekday levels, worth asking about if your family visits Saturday or Sunday. Turnover lands at 38.9%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests a steadier crew than many homes manage. The inspection record shows six deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm, plus a single fine of $8,788; the most recent state visit was August 2025. Nothing here reads as dangerous, but the weekend gap and that one harm-level finding are the details to press on.

Nurse hours

3.35 /day

Staff turnover

43%

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The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Charleston runs 135 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its inspection record is the standout: zero deficiencies on the current record, none at the harm or jeopardy level, none abuse-related, with the last inspection dated May 28, 2026. That clean sheet is why CMS gave it 5 out of 5 inspection stars and 4 out of 5 on quality measures. The staffing side is thinner, 3.35 nurse hours per resident day sits about 13% under the national average of 3.86, and weekend coverage drops roughly 13% below its own weekday level, which is when families tend to notice. Turnover at 43.4% is slightly better than the 45.8% national figure, so the workforce is comparatively stable even if the hours aren't generous.

Nurse hours

4.95 /day

Staff turnover

68%

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Staffing at Retreat At Wellmore Of Daniel Island runs about 4.95 nurse hours per resident day, well above the national average of 3.86, and that shows up in a four-star staffing rating. But the same numbers carry a warning: turnover sits at 68.4 percent against a national 45.8, meaning roughly two of every three caregivers left within the year, and weekend coverage drops about six percent below weekday levels. Seventeen deficiencies sit on the current record, two involving actual harm or jeopardy, and the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5. Fines total $8,281 across one penalty. A for-profit limited liability company operates the 60-bed home, last inspected in April 2026.

Nurse hours

3.59 /day

Staff turnover

n/a

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Ashley River Healthcare runs 125 certified beds in Charleston under for-profit limited liability ownership. Its nurse staffing sits at 3.59 hours per resident day, roughly 7% under the national average, and weekends drop about 13% below what the home staffs on weekdays, so coverage thins out exactly when families tend to visit. The inspection record shows 11 deficiencies, one serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, plus a single fine of $46,164. Quality measures score well and the last inspection was recent, but the staffing pattern and that harm-level citation are the numbers worth weighing.

Nurse hours

2.72 /day

Staff turnover

46%

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Riverside Health And Rehab runs 160 certified beds in Charleston under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 2.72 hours per resident day, roughly 30% under the national average of 3.86, with weekend coverage dipping about 10% below its own weekday level. Turnover is 46.2%, essentially tracking the national figure, so the shortfall isn't about constant churn; it's about how few hands are scheduled. The inspection record shows 21 deficiencies, including three at harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus three fines totaling $27,788. The most recent inspection was April 21, 2026. Staffing star rating lands at 1 out of 5.