Life Care Center Of Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425147) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (843) 681-6006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Hilton Head has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Hilton Head reports 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Life Care Center Of Hilton Head has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,281.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection findings on Care Compare.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Hilton Head is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The facility has been certified since January 26, 1982, and is licensed for 88 beds, with an average of 57.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The Health Inspection Rating is also 1 out of 5. The Quality Measure (QM) Rating is 4 out of 5, and the Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.68529 hours per resident per day, including 0.96415 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details on the underlying finding.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4.
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 facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.68529 hours per resident per day, including 0.96415 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 56.3%; the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Care Compare. No Special Focus status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 88 beds and has an average of 57.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 26, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall Rating, a Health Inspection Rating, a Quality Measure (QM) Rating, and a Staffing Rating; for this facility these are 1, 1, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8436816006 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8436816006 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425147?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.