Kempton Of Charleston
194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
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
Lower is better
How Kempton Of Charleston Compares
Kempton Of Charleston is a 23-bed for-profit 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (22.0%) is below the South Carolina average of 24.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 23 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% 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: 22.0% — 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 Kempton Of Charleston
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kempton Of Charleston with other nursing homes in Charleston.
What keeps Kempton Of Charleston'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.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kempton Of Charleston?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Kempton Of Charleston'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 Kempton Of Charleston?
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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