The nursing home failed to make sure residents and staff were tested for COVID-19. Cited January 2022 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 886 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
Myrtle Beach, SC · Medicare-certified · 67 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center in Myrtle Beach has an overall 4-star rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 5.62 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) and quality measures (4 stars), but a middling health inspection rating of 3 stars. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included COVID-19 testing, infection control, and facility administration issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.6154 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.6154.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.31
- Nurse aides
- 3.18
- Weekend nursing
- 4.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—26.1%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
9.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.4%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
—9.7%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—19.4%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.6%29.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.2%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.9%96%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.4%93.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2022 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited January 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,342 in total fines.
- $7,342
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · 9 homes · 4.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 48.8 residents on an average day (73% of 67 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 16 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.