Life Care Center Of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston SC, 29406

Resident Review Score
7
|
Good
Starting price

$1,900

For this area
$$$
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Life Care Center Of Charleston is a nursing home in N Charleston, SC, with 148 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $1,900 and range up to $6,595 per month. The average price in the community is $4,248, which is higher than the average cost of $4,247 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.6 hours with licensed nurses (0.5 by an RN and 1.1 by an LPN) and 2.1 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are six hospitals within 25 miles of Life Care Center Of Charleston. The two closest hospitals are Trident Medical Center, which is 0.7 miles away, and Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, which is 11.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Life Care Center Of Charleston are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Pet Friendly
  • Beauty & Barber

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(843) 764-3500

Pricing for Life Care Center Of Charleston

$4,247Avg. Local Starting Price
Life Care Center Of Charleston$1,900

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,351
  • In Charleston, SC$4,247
  • In SC$4,247

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Resident Review Score
7
|
Good
#1 in N Charleston, SC
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved28
Loved2
Good1
Average2
Below Average16

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community in Charleston, SC, has received numerous positive reviews, particularly highlighting the excellent care and dedicated staff. Many reviewers shared heartwarming stories of their own or their loved ones’ stays, emphasizing the caring, friendly, and professional nature of the nursing staff, therapists, and administrative personnel. The facility was praised for its ability to make patients feel comfortable, safe, and well-cared-for, with a particular mention of the therapy team being top-notch and the environment being clean and well-maintained. Activities and good communication with families were also points of satisfaction.
However, not all feedback was glowing, with some negative experiences concerning particular aspects like cleanliness of the rooms, staff responsiveness, and quality of management. One reviewer mentioned an issue with communication and leadership from the administration, while another pointed out inadequate staffing in the rehab area, leading to long waits for assistance. These concerns about the level of care and operational efficiency were reiterated by a few reviewers, indicating room for improvement in these areas. Despite these criticisms, the sentiment shared by most was one of gratitude and appreciation for the compassionate and professional care received.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Life Care Center Of Charleston

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

148
107.7

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4
2.6

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.6

Local Avg

quality

3
3

Local Avg

staff

3
2.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

1
1.5

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.3

Local Avg

fines

1
2.5

Local Avg

amount of fines

$7,446
$29,900

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.6

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

32
53.7

Local Avg

registered nurses

47
49

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.5

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    LIFE CARE CENTER OF CHARLESTON

  • Ownership type

    Government - City/county

  • Federal Provider Number

    425332

  • Provider SSA county code

    90

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    February 02, 1994

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Life Care Center Of Charleston

Outdoor Areas
Pet Friendly
Beauty & Barber

Safety

24-hour Security

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Library & Computer Lounge

Putting Green

Care

Arthritis

Bariatric Care

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dialysis

Dysphagia Therapy

Hospice

Hospice Care

IV Therapy

Medication Coordination

On-site Podiatrist

Ostomy Care

Pain Management

Palliative Care

Podiatry Services

Restorative Nursing Care

Stroke Rehabilitation

Tracheostomy Care

Wound Management: Providing The Special Care Our Diabetic Patients Or Those With Thinner And Frailer Skin May Require As We Age While Focusing On The Entire Patient Including Nutrition, Hydration And Mobility.

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Accommodations

Cable TV

Flexible Visiting Hours

Outdoor Areas

Wireless Internet Access

Additional Features

Pet Friendly

Neighborhood

Saint Louis University Hospital

Hospitals

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital Of Charleston

9181 Medcom St

Distance: 0.5 miles

Trident Medical Center

9330 Medical Plaza Dr

Distance: 0.6 miles

Summerville Medical Center

295 Midland Pkwy

Distance: 5.5 miles

Churches

Davis Floors And Design

457 Jessen Lane, Charleston

Distance: 9.9 miles

New Tabernacle of Second Church

2204 Fillmore Street, Charleston

Distance: 10.5 miles

Christian Praise & Worship Center

2920 Appleton Avenue, Charleston

Distance: 10.6 miles

Resident Review Score
4
|
Average
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