Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
40 Lindsay Lane, Camden, SC 29020
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How Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care Compares
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care is a 132-bed government-owned nursing facility in Camden, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.4%) is above the South Carolina average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 132 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Camden, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (53% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (74% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.6% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care with other nursing homes in Camden.
How is Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.3% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 132 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care's rating advantage in Camden?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Camden
Camden sits in Kershaw County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 12,254 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $53,980
- Median home value
- $135,500
Demographics for Kershaw County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Camden.
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