nursing home in Hilton Head Island, SC
Life Care Center of Hilton Head
120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 · (843) 681-6006
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of Hilton Head at a glance
Life Care Center of Hilton Head is a 88-bed for-profit nursing home in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (Beaufort County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 17, 2025) found 5 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,281.
Nursing staff turnover is 56.3% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 88
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- January 26, 1982
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Beaufort County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425147
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.69 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.96 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.88 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.16 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 56.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 69.2% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 86.3 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,281 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 88 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 65.3% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 20.9% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.7% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.4% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.2% | 3.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.4% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.6% | 16.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65.3% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.3% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 53.6% | 81.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected August 12, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 12, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 12, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 12, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 12, 2025 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2024 |
| February 16, 2022 Standard | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2022 |
| February 16, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2022 |
| February 16, 2022 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2022 |
| February 16, 2022 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,281 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYLES, SHERI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2025 |
| CUSANO, MATTHEW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1997 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1997 |
| ANNUNZIATA, JACY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2020 |
| BOYLES, SHERI Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/2022 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| ANNUNZIATA, JACY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2020 |
| BOYLES, SHERI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/2022 |
| CUSANO, MATTHEW Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2016 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1997 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/1976 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2001 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Hilton Head's rating?
Life Care Center of Hilton Head has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Carolina nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of Hilton Head receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of Hilton Head accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of Hilton Head?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Life Care Center of Hilton Head and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of Hilton Head is at 120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Phone: (843) 681-6006.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.