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Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedMyrtle Beach, SCLic. 425395
Signals
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (0.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
VBP-RElevated VBP readmission rate (27.0%)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $7,342Source: CMS Penalties
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About

Brightwater in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a vibrant senior living community set on 78 acres, offering a mix of social activities, wellness classes, and exceptional dining. As the only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Myrtle Beach, it provides a range of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with numerous opportunities for engagement and support, ensuring comfort and care as needs change over time.

Amenities
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Inside AmenitiesLibrarySwimming Pool
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
4/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
5.62 total HPRDRN 1.12 · weekend 89%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
5 inspections19 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 425395

Overall: 4/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 4/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-609SS DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-835SS FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS6 deficiencies
  • F-641SS DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  • F-692SS DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
  • F-695SS DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
  • F-759SS DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  • F-760SS DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
  • F-880SS EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveySep 2023 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-600SS DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  • F-812SS FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Health surveyJan 2022 · CMS7 deficiencies
  • F-610SS DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
  • F-656SS DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-756SS DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
  • F-758SS DImplement 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.
  • F-868SS FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
  • F-880SS KProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-886SS LPerform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Fire safetyJan 2022 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
  • K-300SS DMeet other general requirements that are deficient.
  • K-911SS DMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
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Ownership

Operated by SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES (privately held) since 2009.

Contact

171 Brightwater Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

8439038300brightwater-living.com
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