Lake Marion Nursing Facility
Summerton, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425300) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $15,646
Phone: (803) 485-2317 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Marion Nursing Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lake Marion Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including about 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Lake Marion Nursing Facility has 2 federal fines on record totaling $15,646.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Lake Marion Nursing Facility is a non-profit nursing home in Summerton, Clarendon County, South Carolina, certified for 88 beds with an average of 70.5 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1991 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Marion holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.99797 hours per resident per day, including 0.64046 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $15,646.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no indication in the data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Lake Marion Nursing Facility.
The data does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?
Lake Marion Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.99797 hours per resident per day, with 0.64046 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $15,646.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 88 beds and has an average of 70.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under a non-profit (other) ownership structure; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 11, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Lake Marion scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at (803) 485-2317 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour or amenity details; contact the facility at (803) 485-2317 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425300?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.