Kempton Of Charleston

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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 3.0 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, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 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 May 4, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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