Starfile / South Carolina

Ashley River Healthcare

1137 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 · CCN 425362

Inspection history vs South Carolina & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$46,164

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (27)3 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-10 · Health · corrected 2025-05-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-02-08

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-01-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-01-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. LF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

   Immediate jeopardy

10. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. LF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21

    Immediate jeopardy

12. LF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21

    Immediate jeopardy

13. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2023-03-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. FF0761Ensure 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.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-02-03 · Health · corrected 2022-03-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.