nursing home in Pawleys Island, SC
Lakes at Litchfield
120 Lakes at Litchfield Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 · (843) 235-9393
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lakes at Litchfield at a glance
Lakes at Litchfield is a 24-bed for-profit nursing home in Pawleys Island, South Carolina (Georgetown County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 5, 2026) found 0 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 51.4% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 24
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Senior Living Communities
- Medicare-certified since
- August 5, 2003
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Georgetown County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425380
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.30 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.50 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.77 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.47 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 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) | 0 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 2 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 24 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 15 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 62.1% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
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) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.3% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| March 11, 2025 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2025 |
| March 11, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2025 |
| March 11, 2025 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2025 |
| November 28, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASON, JOSEPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/02/2025 |
| MAXWELL GROUP, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2025 |
| ZAKHARY, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/02/2025 |
| THOMPSON, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2005 |
| THOMPSON, BENJAMIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| THOMPSON, DONALD Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2005 |
| MAXWELL GROUP, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2005 |
| THOMPSON, BENJAMIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lakes at Litchfield's rating?
Lakes at Litchfield has 5 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 Lakes at Litchfield receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lakes at Litchfield 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 Lakes at Litchfield?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Senior Living Communities. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lakes at Litchfield and how do I contact it?
Lakes at Litchfield is at 120 Lakes at Litchfield Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Phone: (843) 235-9393.
About this data
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