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2230 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 (opens Google Maps) · Charleston County · (843) 766-5228· 88 certified beds · avg 77 residents/day · certified since Apr 22, 2004 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

Part of chain: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (69 facilities, chain avg rating 4.0★)

1/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Apr 3, 2026
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Apr 3, 2026
$25,495
Fines, last 3 years
5.22
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Apr 3, 2026 · F-0757

The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.

Why it matters: Unneeded drugs expose residents to side effects, drowsiness, falls, and dangerous interactions.

Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.

Corrected: Apr 30, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 9 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

  1. J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated

    The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. F-0757

  2. F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761

  3. D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. F-0550

View all 9 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

DateSeverityWhat the facility was cited for
Apr 3, 2026▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedThe facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757
Apr 3, 2026F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadThe facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Apr 3, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550
Apr 3, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580
Apr 3, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641
May 15, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Nov 2, 2023D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550
Nov 2, 2023D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684
Nov 2, 2023D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint · F-0725

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 5).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 1

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

YearCitationsSerious (G–L)Worst severity that year
202330D
202510D
202651J ▲

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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1 fine totaling $25,495, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.

Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.

DateTypeAmount / length
Apr 3, 2026Fine$25,495
Apr 3, 2026Payment Denial26 days from May 2, 2026

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01
This facilitySouth Carolina averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 5.22
South Carolina average: 4.08
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.12
South Carolina average: 0.67
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.65
South Carolina average: 3.55
U.S. average: 3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avgU.S. avgWhere it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)5.224.083.95top 11% in South Carolina; top 10% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours1.120.670.69top 13% in South Carolina; top 12% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing4.653.553.50top 10% in South Carolina; top 10% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)0.850.410.48top 8% in South Carolina; top 10% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)32.445.945.8top 16% in South Carolina; top 19% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)22.242.142.9top 16% in South Carolina; top 17% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.09, RN 1.09, weekend 4.54.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.09 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / managerTypeRoleStakeSince
Blackrock INCOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE03/20/2019
Dimensional Fund Advisors LPOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE03/07/2023
Morgan StanleyOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE11/08/2024
National Health CorporationOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2008
National Healthcare CorporationOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2008
Nhc-Op LPOrganizationDirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2008
Nhc/Delaware INCOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2008
Vanguard Group INCOrganizationIndirect Ownership InterestNOT APPLICABLE03/27/2017
Bartlett, GregoryIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2016
Bartlett, GregoryIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2016
Bartlett, GregoryIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE07/24/2025
Blackrock INCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE03/20/2019
Dimensional Fund Advisors LPOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE03/07/2023
Dodson, VickiIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2019
Dodson, VickiIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2019
Emmel, JohnIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2008
Emmel, JohnIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2008
Kidd, BrianIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
Kidd, BrianIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
Moorhouse, BradleyIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2018

Showing 20 of 31 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 11 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.

Other facilities in the same chain

CMS lists this facility under the chain National Healthcare Corporation — 69 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.

Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 68 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

  • "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
  • "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
  • "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
  • "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
  • "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
  • "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
  • "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
  • "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"

Also worth asking anywhere

  • "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
  • "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
  • "CMS reports 32% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
  • "The ownership record on file lists 31 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
  • "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 15 within 20 miles)

FacilityDistanceCityOverallInspectionFlags
Ashley River Healthcare1.9 miCharleston, SC★★★★★4/5
Riverside Health and Rehab4.3 miCharleston, SC★☆☆☆☆2/5
Kempton of Charleston5.4 miCharleston, SC★★★★★4/5
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center6.6 miCharleston, SC★★★★★4/5
Johns Island Post Acute7.3 miJohns Island, SC★☆☆☆☆1/5abuseSFF
Retreat at Wellmore of Daniel Island8.5 miCharleston, SC★★☆☆☆2/5
The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation9.1 miCharleston, SC★★★★★5/5
Sandpiper Post Acute10.2 miMount Pleasant, SC★☆☆☆☆1/5abuseSFF
Oak Harbor Healthcare10.4 miMt Pleasant, SC★★★☆☆3/5
White Oak Manor - Charleston11.3 miCharleston, SC★★★★☆4/5
Life Care Center of Charleston11.5 miN Charleston, SC★★★☆☆2/5
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center12.1 miSummerville, SC★☆☆☆☆1/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Charleston, SC — 11 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 425381.

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