Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 · CCN 425395
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 67
- Avg residents/day
- 51.1
- Phone
- 8439038300
Inspection history vs South Carolina & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | South Carolina avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-30 | 8 | 3.7 | 9.5 | +4.3 worse |
| 2 | 2023-09-13 | 2 | 5.0 | 9.8 | -3.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-01-06 | 7 | 4.5 | 9.3 | +2.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.43 | 39.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.97 | 29.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.20 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $7,342
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
- Facilities in chain
- 9
- Chain avg overall
- 4.30 / 5
Inspection citations (17)2 immediate jeopardy
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-12-02 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-12-02 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2022-01-06 · Health · corrected 2022-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-01-06 · Health · corrected 2022-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-01-06 · Health · corrected 2022-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-01-06 · Health · corrected 2022-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2022-01-06 · Health · corrected 2022-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- KF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-01-06 · Health · corrected 2022-01-28
Immediate jeopardy
- LF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-01-06 · Health · corrected 2022-01-28
Immediate jeopardy
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR LIVING COMMUITIES LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2009-07-20 |
| MAXWELL GROUP, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2007-11-14 |
| THOMPSON, DONALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2009-07-20 |
Other facilities in Myrtle Beach
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | ★★★★☆ | 88 |
| Myrtle Beach Manor | ★★★☆☆ | 60 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.