Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center
Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 425411) · 41 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 762-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Bishop Gadsden reports total nurse staffing of about 5.37 hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.9%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Charleston, South Carolina, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 41 beds with an average daily census of 26 residents. It has been Medicare-approved since February 19, 2018, and no chain affiliation is listed in the CMS data, nor has ownership changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bishop Gadsden holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. This overall rating is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.37 hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Bishop Gadsden.
Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection surveys, quality measure detail, and any updates to these figures, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bishop Gadsden has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.37 hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours, with a 33.9% turnover rate, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bishop Gadsden is certified for 41 beds with an average daily census of 26 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 19, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (5 stars), a health inspection rating (4 stars), a staffing rating (5 stars), and a quality measure rating (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service lines like rehabilitation; contact the facility at (843) 762-3300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (843) 762-3300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425411?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.