Ashley River Healthcare
Charleston, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425362) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $46,164 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (843) 763-0233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ashley River Healthcare holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ashley River Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Ashley River Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $46,164.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Ashley River Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Charleston, South Carolina, operating with 125 certified beds and an average daily census of 102.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since January 5, 1999. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ashley River Healthcare holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.59 per resident per day, including 0.60 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the provided data.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,164.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag reported in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ashley River Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $46,164.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 125 certified beds with an average daily census of 102.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 5, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; here they are 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 8437630233 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8437630233 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425362?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.