Lake Moultrie Nursing Home
1038 McGill Lane, Saint Stephen, SC 29479
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home is a nursing home in Saint Stephen, 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
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (843) 567-2307
- Last standard health inspection
- March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day, on average
- 81.9
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal business name
- Clarendon Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the South Carolina average (9 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 July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 March 30, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2025 from $17,225 to $11,196.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
33 of 187 South Carolina homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0578. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 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 February 10, 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 February 7, 2025.
Fine
January 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $11,196 on January 22, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on April 6, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
5 of 187 South Carolina homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 09/30/2005
- MATTHEWS, ROBINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/12/2016
- STANLEY, MATHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/06/2019
Questions
When was Lake Moultrie Nursing Home last inspected?
CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lake Moultrie Nursing Home have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since April 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lake Moultrie Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $11,196 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Lake Moultrie Nursing Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Lake Moultrie Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.