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Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is certified for 67 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Senior Living Communities chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 2, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 33.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Horry Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 13 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.4 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.7% | 44.9% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4,147 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 187 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Apr 2025, 13 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: K ×1 L ×1 D ×11 E ×1 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | L | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2022 |
| 6 Jan 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2022 |
| 6 Jan 2022 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2022 |
| 6 Jan 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2022 |
| 6 Jan 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2022 |
| 6 Jan 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2022 |
| 6 Jan 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.7%, RNs 28.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.6% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.7% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Brightwater Retirement, Llc. Chain: Senior Living Communities (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2007 |
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Horry County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Post Acute Rehabilitation | Conway | 95 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.2 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Loris Rehab and Nursing Center, LLC | Loris | 88 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6.8 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Angel Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Myrtle Beach | 88 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9.1 | $14K | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Nhc Healthcare - Garden City | Garden City | 148 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 8.8 | $4K | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center | Conway | 88 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 23.9 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Myrtle Beach Manor | Myrtle Beach | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 18.3 | $28K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Oak View Health and Rehabilitation | Conway | 190 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 12.6 | $59K | 28 May 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Horry County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
It is part of the Senior Living Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Maxwell Group, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.