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Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

67 Beds
Medicare Since 2009

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171 Brightwater Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

About Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center

Nursing home overview and details

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a for-profit nursing home in Myrtle Beach, SC, serving Horry County and the surrounding community. The facility has 67 certified beds with an average daily census of 48.8 residents.

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2009, bringing 17 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Myrtle Beach, SC, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds67
Avg. Residents/Day48.8
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCYes
CountyHorry
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center provides 5.62 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.12 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 40.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 29.4%. Weekend staffing averages 4.97 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.12
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.62
Total Nurse Turnover Rate40.9%
RN Turnover Rate29.4%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)4.97

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has received 1 fine totaling $7,342. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($7,342)
Total Penalties1

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About Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center

What is the CMS rating for Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center have?

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has 67 certified beds with an average daily census of 48.8 residents.

What type of facility is Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?

Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Horry County in Myrtle Beach, SC.

How many doctors practice at Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?

3 physicians are affiliated with Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·