nursing home in Myrtle Beach, SC
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 · (843) 903-8300
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center at a glance
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a 67-bed for-profit nursing home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (Horry County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.6 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 5, 2026) found 2 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 33.7% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 67
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Senior Living Communities
- Medicare-certified since
- December 23, 2009
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Horry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425395
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 4 / 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) | 5.58 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.19 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.06 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.05 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.6% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 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 | 67 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 51 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 75.8% | 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) | 1.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 26.7% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.6% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.2% | 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) | 17.5% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.4% | 16.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.3% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.6% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Average |
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) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.9% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.1% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 26, 2025 |
| December 2, 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 December 18, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2025 |
| September 13, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
| September 13, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLEDGE, MATTHEW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/05/2025 |
| BRADFORD, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2025 |
| MAXWELL GROUP, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2025 |
| THOMPSON, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/20/2009 |
| THOMPSON, BENJAMIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| THOMPSON, DONALD Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/20/2009 |
| MAXWELL GROUP, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2007 |
| THOMPSON, BENJAMIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
Other nursing homes near Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
Myrtle Beach Manor
9547 Highway 17, North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 · 2.3 mi
For-profit · 60 beds · Part of Phoenix Senior Living
★★★★★3AveragePruitthealth- Conway at Conway Medical Center
2379 Cypress Circle, Conway, SC 29526 · 9.3 mi
For-profit · 88 beds · Part of Pruitthealth
★★★★★4Above averageAngel Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
4452 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 · 9.6 mi
For-profit · 88 beds · Part of Ivy Healthcare Group
★★★★★4Above averageOak View Health and Rehabilitation
3300 4th Avenue, Conway, SC 29527 · 14 mi
For-profit · 190 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★1Much below averageNhc Healthcare - Garden City
9405 Hwy 17 Bypass, Garden City, SC 29576 · 14.7 mi
For-profit · 148 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation
★★★★★4Above averageCompass Post Acute Rehabilitation
2320 Highway 378, Conway, SC 29527 · 15.3 mi
For-profit · 95 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★5Much above average
All nursing homes in Myrtle Beach, SC · Compare side by side
Frequently asked questions
What is Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center's rating?
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has 4 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 Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center 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 Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
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 Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is at 171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Phone: (843) 903-8300.
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.