Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm and attentive staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 42 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The Legacy of Camden is highly regarded for its warm, welcoming culture and attentive staff, making it a strong candidate for assisted living. Families should feel confident in the facility's cleanliness and social engagement programs, though as with any facility, you should schedule a tour to observe staff interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
42 reviews on Google“The Legacy of Camden (formerly Morningside) is consistently praised by families for its warm, home-like environment and compassionate, attentive staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the cleanliness of the facility, the variety of activities, and the ease of the transition process for new residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm and attentive staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging activities and social events
- Smooth transition and onboarding process
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 44 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much the management engages with the community online; how do you typically incorporate family feedback into your daily care improvements?
- 2The facility looks very well-maintained, but could you walk us through the specific protocols your team follows to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness in the resident rooms?
- 3We noticed your staffing rating is exceptional; how do you ensure that this high level of attentiveness is maintained during the overnight shifts?
- 4What kind of social events or engaging activities do you have planned for the residents this month to help them stay connected with one another?
- 5In the event of a sudden change in health or a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6Since the transition process is known to be very smooth here, what can we expect during the first few days of our loved one moving into the facility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is what made the biggest difference! They are all very caring & attentive to both Mom & all of our family. We feel welcome when we visit & we know that Mom is well cared for!”
“The staff takes excellent care of him by serving him three meals a day, keeping his room super clean, doing his laundry and making sure he’s happy and healthy.”
“Crissy walked us through the whole process of on boarding with lots of time and detail leaving us feeling we were making the right decision.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints twice regarding medication errors at this facility, with the most recent occurring in July 2025, indicating ongoing concerns about medication management. The facility shows a pattern of deficiencies in medication management and infection control across multiple surveys. While past issues appear corrected, the recent complaint about medication errors suggests families should carefully inquire about current medication safety protocols during their visit.
Sep 11, 2025Routine1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Jul 21, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Jul 19, 2024Routine2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 25, 2023Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 25, 2023
$19,460
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Kershawhealth
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
42 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit legacyofcamden.com
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