Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center
1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center Compares
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center is a 41-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Charleston, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (22.2%) is below the South Carolina average of 24.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 41 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Charleston, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Charleston.
What keeps Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
Why is Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 41 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center's rating advantage in Charleston?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Charleston
Charleston sits in Charleston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 66,759 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 38.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,182
- Median home value
- $334,600
Demographics for Charleston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Charleston.
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