Life Care Center of Charleston sits in North Charleston, not far from historic downtown, Cypress Gardens, and a few parks, so you'll see a bit of the city's charm around. The facility has 148 certified beds and has been under the managerial guidance of Life Care Centers of America, Inc. since October 2004, with Forrest Preston owning most of the place. They give residents a mix of senior living options all in one campus-there are assisted living, independent living, and memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, and they've even got skilled nursing for those who need more attention. Residents can get long-term care or short-term help, especially after surgery. There's a focus on rehab with choices like physical therapy, and Vital Stim therapy's available for some who need it. Care plans don't come off a shelf; instead, nurses and therapists put together a plan right for each person. Nurse staffing comes out to about 3.74 hours per resident each day, which helps keep folks watched over, day and night.
You'll hear about a homelike environment, where staff aim to keep things comfortable, and there are amenities folks expect to help with day-to-day life and well-being, though like any place this size, everything runs best some days more than others. Life Care Center of Charleston has had its share of inspection reports, with 9 deficiencies on paper, including some about keeping accident hazards clear and making sure residents get enough supervision. Other issues included how they store and label medicine, and proper food sourcing and handling in the kitchen. People coming here will want to know these facts before making any decisions. If family wants to see more, there's a Facebook page with posts and a video tour, giving a better look inside. The main things are, this is a place where seniors can get medical support, rehab, or longer-term help if they need it, and it's set up to offer a range of services without pushing for perfection.
