Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-30 · Fire 2025-04-30
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $7,342 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies
171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC
(843) 903-8300
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
67
Certified beds
Average residents
51
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Senior Living Communities
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2009-12-23
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.97
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.42
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.05
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.72
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.0
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.2 |
1.9
1.3 pts worse
|
1.8
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.1% |
90.5%
2.6 pts better
|
93.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.3% |
90.6%
1.7 pts better
|
95.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
3.0%
1.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.7% |
2.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
6.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.8% |
20.4%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.3% |
16.3%
7 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.8% |
12.4%
8.6 pts better
|
14.9%
11.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
0.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.9% |
17.2%
0.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
5.8%
1.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.1% |
79.8%
9.3 pts better
|
81.7%
7.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 28.1% |
14.1%
14 pts worse
|
12.0%
16.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% |
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.9% |
78.0%
11.9 pts better
|
79.7%
10.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.6% |
24.7%
4.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-13 · Fire 2023-09-13
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-01-06 · Fire 2022-01-06
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-06
K300 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2022-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-06
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2022-01-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-02
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-02
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-06-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-13
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-13
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-18
L · Immediate jeopardy
2022-01-06
F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2022-01-28
K · Immediate jeopardy
2022-01-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-01-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-06
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-06
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-06
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-06
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-01-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$7,342
2023-07-17
Fine
Fine · fine $7,342
Fine
Ownership
Senior Living Commuities LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Maxwell Group, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thompson, Donald
Corporate Director · Individual
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