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HomeSouth CarolinaLife Care Center of Hilton Head

Life Care Center of Hilton Head

120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 299268436816006WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(46 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
88
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $8,281

How Life Care Center of Hilton Head Compares in South Carolina

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.

CMS overall rating
1/5
SC average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
SC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
SC average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.69 hrs/day
SC average
3.83 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.96 hrs/day
SC average
0.63 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
56.3%
SC average
45.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Carolina average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the South Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.96 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.63.
Staff turnover is 56.3%, higher than the South Carolina average of 45.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 6, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
South Carolina median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Carolina median
Beaufort County 65+
52,428
27.7% of county
County Population
189,071
Beaufort County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Hilton Head is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with 88 certified beds. It has been operating since 1982. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
57.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 26, 1982
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Beaufort
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
86.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0710Potential for Harm

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Feb 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Feb 16, 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: Feb 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,281
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 17, 2025
$8,281

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

Nurse Aide1.88 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.69 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
56.3%
RN Turnover
69.2%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (32)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 1, 1997
ANNUNZIATA, JACYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 3, 2020
BOYLES, SHERIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 5, 2022
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 1997
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1997
ANNUNZIATA, JACYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 3, 2020
BOYLES, SHERIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 5, 2022
CUSANO, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 19, 2016
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
BOYLES, SHERIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2025
CUSANO, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Hilton Head and nearby alternatives.

All South Carolina facilities
Life Care Center of Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island, SCCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,281
The Preston Health Center
Hilton Head Island, SC1.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Broad Creek Care Center
Hilton Head Island, SC5.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fraser Health Center
Hilton Head Island, SC5.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal
Port Royal, SC11.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $14,069
Resorts at Beaufort
Beaufort, SC12.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,868
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton
Okatie, SC14.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island, SC · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$8,281
The Preston Health Center
Hilton Head Island, SC
1.3 mi5/55/55/5$8,018
Broad Creek Care Center
Hilton Head Island, SC
5.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Fraser Health Center
Hilton Head Island, SC
5.8 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal
Port Royal, SC
11.2 mi1/51/54/5$14,069
Resorts at Beaufort
Beaufort, SC
12.7 mi3/53/53/5$10,868
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton
Okatie, SC
14.0 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Hilton Head?▾
Life Care Center of Hilton Head has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Hilton Head cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Carolina is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Hilton Head participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Hilton Head had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Hilton Head had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,281.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Hilton Head?▾
Life Care Center of Hilton Head provides 3.69 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, 0.84 LPN hours, and 1.88 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 56.3%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Hilton Head have?▾
Life Care Center of Hilton Head has 88 certified beds with an average of 57.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 65% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Hilton Head?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Carolina, including 3 in Hilton Head Island. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Hilton Head?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Hilton Head has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 46 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →