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Our Story
Caring for the residents of Camden for over 50 years.
For nearly 51 yeas, Karesh Long Term Care was located on the main campus of KershawHealth. It was dedicated on March 19, 1972 in the name of A. Sam Karesh and has served Kershaw County faithfully ever since.
A Heritage of Generosity
A. Sam Karesh was a local businessman who opened the upscale ladies’ wear “Fashion Shop” in 1922 in downtown Camden. He was active in many local organizations and took a special interest in the healthcare of the community serving as a member of the board of directors of the “old Camden Hospital” from 1946 until it moved to its current location, then as a board member of Camden Memorial—the nursing home located in the then vacated buildings of the hospital—until it closed, and as a board member of Kershaw County Memorial Hospital to which the Karesh Wing was added and he personally solicited funds for its construction. In total, Mr. Karesh, served Kershaw County in various ways for more than 46 years. His motto was, “Service before self,” an ideal the staff of Karesh Long Term Care tries to embody every day.
Partners in Care
Effective January 1, 2018, Karesh LTC came under the management of White Oak Management, Inc. Based out of Spartanburg, SC, White Oak Management has more than 50 years of experience in long term care and operates across North and South Carolina.
For more information on White Oak Management, please visit www.WhiteOakManor.com.
A New Chapter in Caring for Camden
In February 2023, Karesh LTC moved to the new, stand-alone facility at Beachwood located just off of Liberty Hill Road.
The 95,000 square foot facility has 132 beds and is divided into 6 neighborhoods to make it easy to navigate.
Our large Community Room is a great place to sit and visit or gather with family and friends.
Neighborhood entrances allow easier access so guests have more time to spend with residents.
Scott Neal
Administrator
Scott Neal, a graduate of Clemson University, has over 27 years’ experience in the Long Term Care Industry. He began his White Oak career as an Activity Director and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at White Oak of Columbia and two years later was promoted to Corporate Activities Consultant. He received his Long-Term Care Administrators License in 1998 and was promoted to Administrator at White Oak Columbia.
In the fall of 2019, Scott transferred from White Oak of Columbia to Karesh Long Term Care and Rehab in the fall of 2019 bringing with him 23 years’ experience as an administrator. He currently serves on the Education Committee of the South Carolina Health Care Association. He is also recognized by the Board of Long Term Care Commission as a Certified Preceptor.
Scott, a native of Kershaw, S.C, resides in Camden with his wife, Jody, and three daughters, Blythe, Sloane, and Ava. He feels blessed to be back in Camden, the place his family has called home since 2000. Scott states, “I am excited about the planned growth for Karesh. I am fortunate to work with a wonderful, dedicated staff who love our residents and their families. We have a very supportive community. All of these combine to make Karesh a very special place.”