Quick answers
- Is Camden I licensed?
- Camden I appears on the official license list of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Healthcare Quality, Health Facility Licensing (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Community Residential Care Facility”, license number CRC-1525, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Camden I have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 8. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Camden I?
- 975 Wateree Blvd, Camden, SC 29020, Kershaw County, South Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Camden I?
- (803) 432-0973, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Kershawhealth, Camden (about 4.3 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Calveria Living at Camden0.0 mi · Camden, SC · capacity 60
- Camden II0.0 mi · Camden, SC · capacity 8
- Legacy of Camden0.0 mi · Camden, SC · capacity 49
- Pinedale Residential Center0.0 mi · Camden, SC · capacity 50
- Blake at Woodcreek Farms16 mi · Elgin, SC · capacity 100
- Dixon's Community Care Home16 mi · Elgin, SC · capacity 5
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Kershawhealth4.3 mi · Camden, SC
- Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center27 mi · Hartsville, SC
- Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital30 mi · Sumter, SC
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Community Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | CAMDEN I |
| License number | CRC-1525 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 8 |
| Address | 975 Wateree Blvd, Camden, SC 29020 |
| County | Kershaw |
| State | South Carolina |
| Phone | (803) 432‑0973 |
| Licensing agency | South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Healthcare Quality, Health Facility Licensing |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of South Carolina — South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Healthcare Quality, Health Facility Licensing, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances