Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 Brightwater Drive |
| City | Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 |
| County | Horry |
| Phone | 8439038300 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 67 |
| Average residents/day | 50.8 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 2009-12-23 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 3.06 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 1.33 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 1.19 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 5.58 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 5.05 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 33.7% |
| RN turnover | 28.6% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
- Continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
Part of the SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES chain (9 facilities, chain average overall rating 4.3 stars).
Location and contact
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is at 171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 in Horry. Call 8439038300 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
How many beds does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center have?
It is certified for 67 beds and averages 50.8 residents per day.
Who owns Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
It is a for profit - limited liability company facility, part of the SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES chain.