Nursing homes in Charleston, SC

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Charleston, part of the Charleston area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Charleston, South Carolina, features eight nursing homes serving residents across ZIP codes including 29405, 29406, 29407, and 29410. Located within Charleston County, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 stars according to CMS Care Compare data. Three of these locations currently hold a 5-star quality designation, with NHC Healthcare - Charleston, operated by National HealthCare Corporation, standing out as a top-rated provider for those seeking skilled nursing care in the region.

What to look for in Charleston

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Charleston

1. 1
   NHC Healthcare - Charleston

   NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center

   BISHOP GADSDEN EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · Small
   5.0
3. 3
   Kempton Of Charleston

   SPRING STREET SENIOR HOUSING OPCO, LLC · Small
   5.0
4. 4
   WHITE OAK MANOR - CHARLESTON

   WHITE OAK MANAGEMENT · Large
   4.0
5. 5
   Retreat at Wellmore of Daniel Island

   WELLMORE OF DANIEL ISLAND LLC · Medium
   4.0
6. 6
   The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   Ashley River Healthcare

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   2.0
8. 8
   Riverside Health and Rehab

   FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large
   1.0

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