Nursing homes in Charleston, SC
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Charleston has 7 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.3 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 3.0-star South Carolina average. Methodology.
- 7
- Certified homes
- 3.3 ★
- Above average for SC · South Carolina 3.0
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 632
- Certified beds
All 7 nursing homes in Charleston, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center | 41 | None | |
| 2 | NHC Healthcare - Charleston | 88 | None | |
| 3 | Kempton Of Charleston | 23 | $6K | |
| 4 | Retreat at Wellmore of Daniel Island | 60 | $13K | |
| 5 | Ashley River Healthcare | 125 | $46K | |
| 6 | The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation | 135 | None | |
| 7 | Riverside Health and Rehab | 160 | $34K |
Ratings in Charleston are best read against South Carolina and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full South Carolina directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Charleston
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Charleston, SC · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
