Kempton Of Charleston
194 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
Kempton Of Charleston is a nursing home in Charleston, South Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (315) 576-5726
- Last standard health inspection
- July 23, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 23
- Residents per day, on average
- 20.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Spring Street Senior Housing Opco, LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the South Carolina average (7 vs 12).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on July 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on May 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0015. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.5 to 4.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 29, 2024 from $9,280 to $6,032.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.5 to 4.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2024.
Fine
February 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $6,032 on February 29, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SPRING STREET SENIOR HOUSING JV OPCO, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/04/2020
- SPRING STREET SENIOR HOUSING JV OPCO, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/04/2020
- FRENCH, LINDSAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
- PURVIS, WILLIAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/04/2020
Questions
When was Kempton Of Charleston last inspected?
CMS lists July 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Kempton Of Charleston have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since February 29, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Kempton Of Charleston been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $6,032 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Kempton Of Charleston?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Kempton Of Charleston a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.