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HomeSouth CarolinaBrightwater Skilled Nursing Center

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center

171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 295798439038300
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
67
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $7,342

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 67 certified beds with an average of 51.1 residents per day (76% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Apr 30, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $7,342 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 5.43 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 39.1%

• Part of the Senior Living Communities chain (9 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
67
Avg Residents/Day
51.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 23, 2009
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Horry
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
41.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Dec 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jan 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Jan 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0886Immediate Jeopardy

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Jan 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$7,342
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 17, 2023
$7,342

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.05 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.42 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.97 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.43 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.72 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.1%
RN Turnover
29.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SENIOR LIVING COMMUITIES LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 20, 2009
JACKSON, DAVID5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 20, 2009
THOMPSON, BRENDA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 20, 2009
THOMPSON, DONALD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 20, 2009
THOMPSON, BRENDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 20, 2009
THOMPSON, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 20, 2009
THOMPSON, DONALDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 24, 2007
THOMPSON, DONALDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 10, 2012

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Health
Staffing
Quality
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Health
Staffing
Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?▾
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 30, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $7,342 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?▾
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center provides 5.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours, 1.42 LPN hours, and 3.05 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.1%.
How many beds does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center have?▾
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has 67 certified beds with an average of 51.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Senior Living Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with an average rating of 3.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Myrtle Beach nursing homes page.

Part of Senior Living Communities

This chain operates 9 facilities. View all →