CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with 67 certified beds. It has been operating since 2009. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON, DONALD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jul 20, 2009 |
| THOMPSON, DONALD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 20, 2009 |
| THOMPSON, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| MAXWELL GROUP, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 14, 2007 |
| THOMPSON, BENJAMIN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| MAXWELL GROUP, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 30, 2025 |
| ARLEDGE, MATTHEW | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 5, 2025 |
| BRADFORD, TIMOTHY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 7, 2025 |
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