Lakes At Litchfield
Pawleys Island, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425380) · 24 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 235-9393 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakes At Litchfield holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lakes At Litchfield reports 5.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
Lakes At Litchfield has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lakes At Litchfield is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pawleys Island, Georgetown County, South Carolina. The facility is certified for 24 beds and reports an average daily census of 14.9 residents. It is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been certified since August 5, 2003. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lakes At Litchfield holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been reported.
Lakes At Litchfield is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.6 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakes At Litchfield has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.50 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing turnover is reported at 51.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 24 beds and reports an average of 14.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Lakes At Litchfield is a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 4.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 5, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify services offered; contact the facility at 8432359393 and verify 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 8432359393 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425380?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.