Life Care Center Of Charleston
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Life Care Center Of Charleston Compares
Life Care Center Of Charleston is a 148-bed for-profit nursing facility in N Charleston, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.0%) is below the South Carolina average of 15.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 148 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (40% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse 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 Life Care Center Of Charleston
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center Of Charleston with other nursing homes in N Charleston.
How is Life Care Center Of Charleston addressing its health inspections 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 practices help Life Care Center Of Charleston keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.0% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Life Care Center Of Charleston keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Life Care Center Of Charleston?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Life Care Center 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 N Charleston
N 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 N Charleston.
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