The Preston Health Center
Hilton Head Island, SC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 425325) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (843) 689-7077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Preston Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 stars.
The Preston Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 6.41 hours per resident per day, including about 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.5%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show one federal fine totaling $8,018.00 for The Preston Health Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Preston Health Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (Beaufort County), certified for Medicare since May 1992. It is certified for 62 beds and reports an average daily census of 42 residents. The facility participates in Medicare.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Preston Health Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 6.41, including approximately 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.5%.
On penalties: CMS records one federal fine totaling $8,018.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
The Preston Health Center is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.1 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Preston Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility participates in Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.41 hours per resident per day, with about 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 20.5%. Its staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one federal fine totaling $8,018.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Preston Health Center is certified for 62 beds and reports an average daily census of 42 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 6, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — and The Preston Health Center scores 5 out of 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 843-689-7077 and verify service 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 843-689-7077 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425325?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.