Kempton Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 425418) · 23 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,032
Phone: (315) 576-5726 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kempton Of Charleston has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Kempton Of Charleston reports total nurse staffing of about 5.04 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.7%.
Kempton Of Charleston has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,032.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Kempton Of Charleston is a small skilled nursing facility in Charleston, South Carolina, certified for 23 beds with an average daily census of 20.3 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and participates in the Medicare program, having first been approved for certification on October 6, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kempton Of Charleston holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars. Together these four ratings make up the composite overall score reported by CMS.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.04 hours per resident per day, including about 1.43 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 64.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $6,032.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility. There is no chain information or recent ownership-change data reported in this listing's dataset.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection record, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is periodically updated and this summary reflects a single data snapshot rather than real-time information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kempton Of Charleston has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data indicates this facility participates in the Medicare program; for Medicaid participation details, contact the facility at 3155765726 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.04 hours per resident per day, including 1.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and a reported turnover rate of 64.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $6,032.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kempton Of Charleston is certified for 23 beds with an average daily census of 20.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information is included in this dataset.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 6, 2022.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (5 stars) that combines health inspection results (4 stars), staffing levels (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 3155765726 or check Medicare Care Compare for service offerings.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3155765726 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425418?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.