Ashley River Healthcare

Nursing Home · Charleston, SC

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number425362

Contact & location

1137 Sam Rittenburg Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
Charleston County
Phone
(843) 763-0233
ZIP code
29407 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
125
Residents per day
102.6 (82% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Orange Grove Healthcare INC
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
January 5, 1999
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.59 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.60 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.01 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.98 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.13 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 18, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
11 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-18 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-03
2025-04-10 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2024-01-10 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies
L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-01-19
2024-01-10 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-11
2024-01-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-11
2024-01-10 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-05
2024-01-10 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-08
2024-01-10 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-06
2024-01-10 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $46,164 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-01-10Payment Denial17 days payment denial
2024-01-10Fine$46,164

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Newlands, Frank (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pabon, Yaribey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Forrest (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sato, Ami (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thatcher, Brent (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Newlands, Frank (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Pabon, Yaribey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Newlands, Frank (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Onshift INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pabon, Yaribey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ashley River Healthcare?

Ashley River Healthcare has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in South Carolina.

How many beds does Ashley River Healthcare have?

It has 125 certified beds and cares for about 103 residents per day.

Has Ashley River Healthcare been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $46,164 in the last three years.

Who owns Ashley River Healthcare?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Ashley River Healthcare?

(843) 763-0233. The facility is located at 1137 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.