Nhc Healthcare - Charleston
Charleston, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425381) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,495 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (843) 766-5228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare - Charleston has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, which is below South Carolina's average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
NHC Healthcare - Charleston reports 5.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
NHC Healthcare - Charleston has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,495.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare - Charleston is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in Charleston, South Carolina, certified for 88 beds with an average daily census of 77.4 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since April 22, 2004. It is part of National Healthcare Corporation, a chain of 69 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, NHC Healthcare - Charleston holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,495.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility per the provided data, and no Special Focus status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the facility's full inspection history and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare for additional detail before making a decision. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 32.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,495.00 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 status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 88 beds with an average daily census of 77.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of National Healthcare Corporation, a chain of 69 facilities averaging a 4.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 22, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 8437665228 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8437665228 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425381?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.