Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
Myrtle Beach, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425395) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 903-8300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of about 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.7 percent. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a 67-certified-bed nursing home in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, with an average daily census of 50.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 23, 2009, and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 4.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brightwater holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover over the reporting period was 33.7 percent.
Regarding regulatory penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to the data supplied.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brightwater has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Brightwater is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.57646 hours per resident per day, including 1.18754 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 33.7%. CMS rates staffing at 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brightwater has 67 certified beds and an average daily population of 50.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 23, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8439038300 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8439038300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Brightwater's full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425395?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.