Kempton of Charleston positions itself as a premium option within the local senior living landscape, with monthly costs for various room types notably above both Charleston County and the broader South Carolina averages. For instance, a studio at Kempton is priced at $5,000, surpassing the county's average of $4,120 and the state average of $3,649. Similarly, one-bedroom units are set at $6,400, significantly higher than the county rate of $3,844 and state average of $3,806. The semi-private rooms also reflect this trend at $6,500 compared to Charleston County's $3,539 and South Carolina's $3,243. Even two-bedroom accommodations are priced robustly at $7,800 against county and state figures of $4,739 and $4,337 respectively. This premium pricing likely reflects Kempton's commitment to providing enhanced services and amenities that cater to residents seeking an elevated living experience.
Floor plans
Kempton of Charleston
Charleston County
South Carolina
Studio
$5,000
$4,120
$3,649
1 Bedroom
$6,400
$3,844
$3,806
Semi-Private
$6,500
$3,539
$3,243
2 Bedrooms
$7,800
$4,739
$4,337
Overall Review of Kempton of Charleston
common28 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness stands out
Residents and families consistently describe attentive, responsive staff.
Across reviews, families repeatedly describe caregivers who check in regularly, communicate clearly, and follow through on concerns. Many also highlight specific people on the care team, including nurses and support staff, as especially helpful during stressful situations. Several reviews also mention the care team treating residents with kindness and treating families as partners. A small number of reviews go the other direction, describing serious breakdowns in attention and support during skilled nursing or memory care.
common7 reviews mention this
Memory care engagement is emphasized
Memory care reviews often focus on engagement and ongoing support.
Multiple memory care reviews mention the activities side of care, including staff working to bring residents into the day and keep them engaged. Reviews also describe the staff getting to know residents and responding when small changes suggest a problem. At the same time, some memory care reviews include complaints about cleanliness, food quality, and insufficient attention, including claims about staffing and training. One review balances that by describing the memory care unit as clean, bright, and designed to feel less isolated than expected.
common8 reviews mention this
Rehab and skilled nursing care
Skilled nursing and rehab experiences get consistently detailed.
Reviews that discuss rehab and skilled nursing describe therapists and nurses who are attentive to changing needs and support recovery with respect and expertise. Several families credit therapy staff directly for helping a loved one regain confidence and mobility. The same theme appears in negative reviews as well, where one family complains about missed basics and the inability to meet needs promptly, and another alleges negligence during a short stay. Overall, residents and families tend to evaluate the day-to-day experience through how quickly staff responds during skilled nursing.
common6 reviews mention this
Dining and food quality come up
Dining and food quality are frequently mentioned by families.
Positive reviews mention good meals, a dining area that matches the rest of the buildingâs look, and staff supporting eating habits with encouragement. One review also describes dietary planning as a standout part of care. There are also clear negatives: at least one review says the food was a major problem during a short stay, and another criticism includes concerns about food quality. Taken together, dining is treated as part of the overall care experience rather than only a background detail.
common8 reviews mention this
The building is described as clean
Many reviews describe the facility as bright and well kept.
Several reviews highlight how clean, bright, and welcoming the facility feels, including common areas and room environments. Families also mention maintenance requests being handled promptly in at least one long-term memory care experience. A critic acknowledges the physical buildingâs appearance while claiming the experience did not match expectations, including allegations of cleanliness issues on the memory care floor. Another review also includes cleanliness concerns along with other service problems.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Memory care complaints are serious
Some memory care reviews raise serious concerns about day-to-day quality.
A minority of reviews make strong negative claims about memory care, including allegations about cleanliness, food quality, and insufficient attention to residents. One of these reviews also criticizes staffing and training, while another describes a short stay as extremely poor, citing missed basics and lack of responsiveness. These complaints stand out because they address more than a single inconvenience; they focus on whether residentsâ needs were consistently met. If youâre considering Kempton, these reviews are the ones most worth carefully reading alongside the positive care narratives.
How we summarize
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Transportation
Charleston AFB International (9 miles away)
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (0 miles)
Restaurants
Leon's Oyster Shop (0.1 miles)
Recovery Room Tavern (0.2 miles)
High Wire Distilling (0.3 miles)
Taco Boy (0.5 miles)
Malagon (0.5 miles)
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine (0.6 miles)
The Ordinary (0.6 miles)
Cafes
The Daily (0.3 miles)
Sightsee (0.4 miles)
Babas on Cannon (0.6 miles)
Off Track Ice Cream (1.4 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Rutledge Tower Pharmacy (1 miles)
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Low Country Diagnostics Compounding Lab (1.9 miles)
Parks
Hampton Park Dog Run (0.5 miles)
Brittlebank Park (1 miles)
Gadsdenboro Park (1.4 miles)
Joe Riley Waterfront Park (2.1 miles)
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park (2.7 miles)
Medway Park (3.7 miles)
I'on Village (4.1 miles)
Physicians
MUSC Health University Family Medicine - Peninsula (0.8 miles)
Kempton of Charleston positions itself as a premium option within the local senior living landscape, with monthly costs for various room types notably above both Charleston County and the broader South Carolina averages. For instance, a studio at Kempton is priced at $5,000, surpassing the county's average of $4,120 and the state average of $3,649. Similarly, one-bedroom units are set at $6,400, significantly higher than the county rate of $3,844 and state average of $3,806. The semi-private rooms also reflect this trend at $6,500 compared to Charleston County's $3,539 and South Carolina's $3,243. Even two-bedroom accommodations are priced robustly at $7,800 against county and state figures of $4,739 and $4,337 respectively. This premium pricing likely reflects Kempton's commitment to providing enhanced services and amenities that cater to residents seeking an elevated living experience.
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Memory Care
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Charleston AFB International (9 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
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