Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
Camden, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425080) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $19,460
Phone: (803) 572-8999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care reports 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $19,460.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Camden, South Carolina, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1972. The facility maintains 132 certified beds with an average of 126.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $19,460.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the operator now in place. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website 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?
It has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and turnover of 28.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $19,460.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 132 certified beds with an average of 126.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by county government; the available data lists no chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8035728999 or check the Care Compare page to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8035728999 to arrange a visit and ask about specific unit conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425080?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.