Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Myrtle Beach, SC
CMS certification number425395
Contact & location
171 Brightwater DriveMyrtle Beach, SC 29579
Horry County
- Phone
- (843) 903-8300
- ZIP code
- 29579 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 67
- Residents per day
- 50.8 (76% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Brightwater Retirement, LLC
- Chain
- Senior Living Communities (9 facilities, avg 4.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 23, 2009
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.58 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.19 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.33 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.06 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.05 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.7 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 30, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-12-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-04-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-04-30 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-04-30 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2023-09-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-18 |
| 2022-01-06 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-01-28 |
| 2022-01-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-01-28 |
| 2022-01-06 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-28 |
| 2022-01-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-28 |
| 2022-01-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-28 |
| 2022-01-06 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-28 |
| 2022-01-06 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-28 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Arledge, Matthew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bradford, Timothy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maxwell Group, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Donald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Benjamin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Donald (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maxwell Group, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Benjamin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in South Carolina.
How many beds does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center have?
It has 67 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
It is part of Senior Living Communities and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
(843) 903-8300. The facility is located at 171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.