Nursing homeActive
Life Care Center Of Charleston
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 294068437643500148 certified beds · 117 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
13
● 0● 11● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$16,801
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-08
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · South Carolina DHEC · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-20 | Standard | 051 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-01 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · South Carolina DHEC publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-13Record 425332-20260108-F568
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-13Record 425332-20260108-F637
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-13Record 425332-20260108-F657
F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-13Record 425332-20260108-F691
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 425332-20241220-F689
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 425332-20241220-F557
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 425332-20241220-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 425332-20241220-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 425332-20241220-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 425332-20241220-F812
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-08-31Record 425332-20230901-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 425332-20230510-F609
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 425332-20230510-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-20 | Civil money penalty | $16,801 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-01 | Civil money penalty | $7,446 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.44
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 0.63 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.54
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.83 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.10
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 3.33 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover53%
Facility
South Carolina
National
South Carolina 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.8% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 5.2% | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 8.6% | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Medical Investors, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Developers Investment Company Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanna, Donald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Collin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saunders, Shari Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solomon, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Charleston Medical Investors, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Developers Investment Company Inc Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanna, Donald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Collin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Collin Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saunders, Shari Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solomon, Jennifer Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or South Carolina.
No county cost figures on file for Charleston.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Manor - Charleston Charleston | 0.7 mi | 2025-08-20 | 011 |
| The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation Charleston | 2.8 mi | 2026-05-28 | 000 |
| Hallmark Healthcare Center Summerville | 5.8 mi | 2026-05-01 | 0100 |
| Oakbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center Summerville | 6.1 mi | 2026-05-05 | 0103 |
| Riverside Health and Rehab Charleston | 9.4 mi | 2026-06-11 | 1183 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |