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Nursing homes in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County, South Carolina, has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 531 certified beds.
43% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 89 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.8 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $57K across 5 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Beaufort County | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 187 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 43% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.8 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $57K | $2.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Creek Care Center | Hilton Head Island | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 28.0 | $16K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Preston Health Center | Hilton Head Island | 62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8.1 | $8K | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Fraser Health Center | Hilton Head Island | 33 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18.2 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Resorts At Beaufort | Beaufort | 170 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 12.9 | $11K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Hilton Headabuse icon | Hilton Head Island | 88 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17.0 | $8K | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc | Ridgeland | 88 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 31.8 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal | Port Royal | 65 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9.2 | $14K | 12 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0761 | 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. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Vi Living (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1), Sprenger Health Care Systems (1), Life Care Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 531 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Beaufort County have the highest CMS ratings?
Broad Creek Care Center (5 stars), The Preston Health Center (5 stars), Fraser Health Center (4 stars)
How do Beaufort County nursing homes compare with South Carolina?
43% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 16.8 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.