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194 Spring St Charleston, SC 29403 · Charleston County
All 8 nursing homes in Charleston, SC (5 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 425418 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Kempton of Charleston a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Kempton of Charleston as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the South Carolina average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.89 hours per resident per day at Kempton of Charleston, above the South Carolina median of 3.59 (US median: 3.72). About 1.44 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.35 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 52.9% of nursing staff left within a year (South Carolina median 45.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Kempton of Charleston: Medicare and Medicaid
Kempton of Charleston is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 5 other homes in Charleston accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in South Carolina.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 23, 2026 and found 3 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 7 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 7 citations at Kempton of Charleston across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 7 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were infection control (2) and pharmacy service (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, February 29, 2024).
July 23, 2026 · 3 citations
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
May 6, 2025 · 1 citation
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 29, 2024 · 3 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Questions to ask on a tour of Kempton of Charleston
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- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $6,032 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Kempton of Charleston
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.3 mi
Roper Hospital CharlestonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 1h 36m for patients treated and sent home
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MUSC Medical Center CharlestonEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 25m for patients treated and sent home
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0.3 mi
Charleston VA Medical Center CharlestonEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 1h 50m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.