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Life Care Center Of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29406

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(843) 764-3500

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,291

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,567
  • Average State Price: $6,596
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Life Care Center Of Charleston Description

    Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, Life Care Center of Charleston has easy access to everything the Charleston metropolitan area has to offer. Our nursing home is located less than a mile from Trident Medical Center, which makes us a great choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery.

    With a focus on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care, our facility offers a homelike atmosphere for our patients and residents. Our in-house rehabilitation and nursing teams create individualized care plans, taking each resident's and patient's own goals into account.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.5
    Life Care Center Of Charleston
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 48 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 5 communities in North Charleston
  • Ranking in State: 385 out of 483 communities in SC
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in South Carolina

    Employee Staff C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some expressing satisfaction and others detailing negative experiences. Positive comments highlight the caring and professional staff, excellent care, and the clean and well-maintained facility. Many reviewers appreciate the kindness and respect shown to their family members, the high level of customer service, and the facility's location and amenities.

    On the other hand, several reviews raise serious concerns about the quality of care and management. Issues mentioned include neglect, such as residents being left unattended or in discomfort for extended periods, and instances of falls leading to severe injuries. Some reviewers criticize the facility for poor communication, lack of cleanliness, and inadequate staffing levels. There are also complaints about the administration's handling of billing and discharge processes.

    While some families have had very good experiences, citing the staff's dedication and the facility's supportive environment, others regret their decision to choose this facility due to the negative impact on their loved ones' well-being. The contrasting experiences suggest that the quality of care and service can vary significantly within the facility.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management


    Services

    Flexible Visiting Hours

    Housekeeping and Laundry Services


    Activities

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Full-time, Certified Activity Director

    Community Re-entry Program

    Family/Resident Councils

    Patient/Family Education Program

    Reading


    Community Amenities

    24-hour Security and Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon and Barber Shop

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping and Laundry Services

    Landscaped Grounds and Courtyards

    Library


    Room Amenities

    Bedside and Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-screen TVs

    Private and Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone and Cable Television Hookups

    Complimentary Wireless Internet


    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 2, 1994
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 148
    Total current residents: 111
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $3250


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-06-23 2021-08-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-08-03 $13,627
    2020-08-05 $3,250

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Goose Creek which is 1.8 miles away and has a population of 40,633 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $36,869, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 86
      • Low Temperature: 52
      • Average Temperature: 70.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 179 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 184 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 30.7 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 8.63% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 7.86% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 45% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 39% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 11.21 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.26 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.32 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.58 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    BI-LO
    2.0 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    2.1 miles away
    Food Lion
    2.6 miles away
    Aldi
    3.0 miles away
    Lidl
    3.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Charleston
    8.2 miles away
    Liberty Square
    15.4 miles away
    Aquarium Wharf/MaritimeCenter
    15.5 miles away
    Cruise Ship Terminal
    16.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    EPIC Center
    12.7 miles away

    Banks

    Title Max, Check Max
    1.8 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    2.0 miles away
    South Carolina Federal Credit Union
    2.3 miles away
    First Federal Bank
    2.6 miles away
    BB&T
    2.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
    0.5 miles away
    Trident Medical Center
    0.5 miles away
    Summerville Medical Center
    5.4 miles away
    Palmetto Behavioral Health - Summerville
    5.7 miles away
    Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
    11.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.8 miles away
    CVS
    3.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Carolina Family Dentistry
    1.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    3.4 miles away
    Solomon Dentistry
    5.4 miles away
    Dr. Cox
    10.7 miles away
    Stono Dental Care
    12.6 miles away

    Parks

    North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
    0.4 miles away
    Northwoods Park
    1.5 miles away
    Middleton Park
    1.8 miles away
    Woodstock park
    2.2 miles away
    Sorrell Park
    2.2 miles away

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    Shopping

    North Rivers Market
    2.6 miles away
    Northwoods Mall
    2.7 miles away
    Citadel Mall
    12.6 miles away
    EPIC Center
    12.7 miles away

    Culture

    Goose Creek High School Auditorium
    2.8 miles away
    Hanahan Amphitheater
    4.0 miles away
    North Charleston Performing Arts Caenter
    8.4 miles away
    Charleston Music Hall
    15.2 miles away
    Gaillard Municipal Auditorium
    15.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Willie Jewells Old School BBQ
    0.5 miles away
    Tropical Kitchen
    1.8 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.9 miles away
    Waffle House
    2.1 miles away
    TJ's Beef & Brew
    2.3 miles away

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