The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
NHC Healthcare - Charleston
Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified · 88 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
NHC Healthcare - Charleston has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5 stars; 5.09 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) and quality measures (4 stars), though its health inspection rating is 3 stars. It also has a recent federal penalty and $25,495 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0916 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $25,495recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0916.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.09
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.33
- Nurse aides
- 2.67
- Weekend nursing
- 4.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—25.4%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%7.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.4%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%15%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16%15%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%4.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.7%1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.4%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.3%24%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83%78.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,495 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,495 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 16 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 3, 2026
- $25,495
Federal fine
Apr 3, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 71 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.4 residents on an average day (88% of 88 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 22 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.