Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center
171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a nursing home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (843) 903-8300
- Last standard health inspection
- August 5, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 67
- Residents per day, on average
- 49.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Brightwater Retirement, LLC
- Chain
- Senior Living Communities
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the South Carolina average (10 vs 12).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 2, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.3 to 5.5 hours per resident per day.
6 citations
Health inspection on April 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.6 to 4.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was THE RETREAT AT BRIGHTWATER.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 13, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MAXWELL GROUP, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2007
- THOMPSON, BENJAMINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2022
Questions
When was Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since September 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.