NHC HealthCare, Charleston

What NHC HealthCare, Charleston does

NHC HealthCare Charleston is a 192-bed post-acute care center located at 2230 Ashley Crossing Drive in Charleston, SC, operated as a facility within National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC), a publicly traded Tennessee-based senior care company founded in 1971 that operates across ten states. The facility provides a full continuum of senior healthcare services including 24/7 skilled nursing, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, long-term residential care, in-home care through NHC HomeCare, and end-of-life care through Caris Hospice. Specialized clinical capabilities include the LSVT program for Parkinson's disease, VitalStim and PENS electrical stimulation for dysphagia, low-vision and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and both inpatient and outpatient therapy tracks.

The core technology stack is standard skilled-nursing and rehabilitation infrastructure rather than proprietary software: licensed nursing coverage, state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, dietitian-approved meal services, clinical social work support, and integrated therapy modalities. Patient acquisition is referral-driven — hospital discharge planners, physician networks, and community outreach — supplemented by an online Priority Reservation system, website tour scheduling, Facebook community engagement, a corporate podcast ("Day By Day"), and an email newsletter. The marketing footprint is modest and regionally focused on the Charleston, SC metropolitan area.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service billing across five streams: skilled nursing (Medicare Part A, Medicaid, private insurance), rehabilitation therapy (Medicare Part B and other payers), long-term residential care (private pay, long-term care insurance, Medicaid), home-based care through NHC HomeCare, and hospice through Caris Hospice (Medicare Part A hospice benefit). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; rates are determined by length of stay, acuity, and payer source. The facility operates within a diversified payer mix and serves fragmented individual patient demand across post-acute, long-term, rehabilitation, home care, and hospice segments rather than concentrated enterprise accounts.

Name

NHC HealthCare, Charleston

Legal name

NHC HealthCare Charleston

Website

https://nhccharlestonhealthcare.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NHC HealthCare Charleston is a 192-bed post-acute care center in Charleston, SC, operated by National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE: NHC), providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, home care, and hospice services to seniors across the local market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Care

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Home Health Care Services (62161), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Home Health Therapy Services (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAFAE), Skilled Home Health Aide Services (HHA/CNA under Skilled Plan of Care) (HLADAFAF), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Post-acute rehabilitation
• Long-term care services
• Hospice care services
• Home healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Skilled Nursing Services: 24/7 skilled nursing care for post-acute and long-term patients, reimbursed through Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and private insurance plans.
2. Rehabilitation Therapy Services: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services provided to inpatients and outpatients, billed through Medicare Part B and other insurance payers.
3. Long-Term Care: Ongoing residential care for individuals requiring sustained support, funded through private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicaid.
4. NHC HomeCare: Home-based healthcare services including skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care assistance provided in patients' homes.
5. Caris Hospice: End-of-life care services providing comfort, dignity, and support for terminally ill patients and their families, reimbursed through Medicare Part A hospice benefit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NHC HealthCare Charleston operates a 192-bed post-acute care center in Charleston, SC delivering 24/7 skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), long-term residential care, in-home care via NHC HomeCare, and end-of-life care through Caris Hospice. Specialized clinical programs include LSVT for Parkinson's, VitalStim and PENS for dysphagia, cardiopulmonary and low-vision rehabilitation, wound care, and clinical social work support, complemented by the NHC Advantage Health Plan for long-term care patients.

Product overview

NHC HealthCare Charleston is a 192-bed post-acute healthcare center operating as part of NHC's continuum of care system established in 1971. The facility offers an integrated portfolio of healthcare services including Skilled Nursing Care (24/7 medical support), Short-Term Rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapies), Long-Term Care, NHC HomeCare (in-home services), and Caris Hospice (end-of-life care). Services are designed to provide seamless transitions between care levels, with the NHC Advantage Health Plan offering insurance coverage for long-term care patients. The '20 Better Way promises' framework guides service delivery across all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NHC HomeCare: Home healthcare services bringing expert healthcare directly to patients in the comfort of their homes, including skilled nursing, therapy services, and personal care assistance.
• Caris Hospice

Products and services

• Skilled Nursing Care 24/7 skilled nursing care delivered by licensed nurses, specialized physicians, therapists, and a clinical social worker, including personalized care plans, dietitian-approved meals, assistance with daily living activities, and access to on-site rehabilitation services. Designed for post-acute patients transitioning from hospital stays and for residents requiring specialized medical oversight.
• Short-Term Rehabilitation Customized physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs using state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and individualized recovery plans, available as both inpatient and outpatient services. Targets adults and geriatric patients recovering from surgery, illness, injury, stroke, joint replacement, or managing chronic conditions.
• Long-Term Care Comprehensive ongoing residential care for individuals needing sustained support to maintain quality of life in a comfortable, home-like environment. Includes 24/7 nursing care, daily living assistance, nutritional support, social activities, and long-term medical monitoring, with an emphasis on dignity, independence, and well-being.
• NHC HomeCare

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Amedisys: Major US home health and hospice provider, directly comparable to NHC HomeCare (skilled nursing and therapy at home) and Caris Hospice within the NHC Charleston continuum.
• LHC Group: Publicly traded home health and hospice operator with comparable Medicare-certified skilled home health services. Peer to NHC HomeCare along both service line and patient population (post-acute, chronic disease management).
• Genesis HealthCare: One of the largest US skilled nursing and assisted living operators, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Directly comparable in service mix, payer exposure, and operating model.
• Encompass Health: Publicly traded inpatient rehabilitation and home health operator offering intensive PT/OT/Speech therapy services, directly comparable to NHC Charleston's rehabilitation therapy and HomeCare divisions.
• The Ensign Group: Publicly traded operator of skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities across multiple states, directly comparable to NHC's SNF, rehab, and assisted living portfolio. Both run a multi-state facility network with hospital referral-based acquisition.
• Five Star Senior Living: Publicly traded operator of senior living communities including assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, comparable to NHC's long-term care and assisted living offerings for senior care customers.
• ProMedica / HCR ManorCare: Large integrated health system with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services (formerly HCR ManorCare), directly comparable in skilled nursing care delivery, therapy services, and post-acute referral model.

Emerging players

• Chemed (VITAS Healthcare): Through VITAS Healthcare, the largest US hospice operator - directly comparable to Caris Hospice within the NHC continuum, serving terminally ill patients under the Medicare hospice benefit.

Broad incumbents

• Diversified Healthcare Trust: REIT that owns and leases senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities. Adjacent peer as it provides real estate capital to many SNF operators and competes for the same long-term care patient demand.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Large publicly traded senior care operator offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Overlaps with NHC's long-term care and assisted living offerings and competes for similar patient/family segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NHC-Healthcare-Charleston-166546193355655
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nhc-healthcare-charleston-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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