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Lake Marion Nursing Facility

1527 Urbana Road, Summerton, SC 29148

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Lake Marion Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Summerton, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(803) 485-2317
Last standard health inspection
August 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
88
Residents per day, on average
74
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
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 (7 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. 4 citations

    Health inspection on August 6, 2026

    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 August 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  6. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 20, 2024 from $15,646 to $7,823.

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 5, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2025.

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  9. 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 quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  12. 2 citations

    Health inspection on September 20, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint 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.

    36 of 187 South Carolina homes (19%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 August 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 August 7, 2024.

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  13. Fine

    September 20, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $7,823 on September 20, 2024.

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  14. Fine

    September 20, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $7,823 on September 20, 2024.

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  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Lake Marion Nursing Facility last inspected?

CMS lists August 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Lake Marion Nursing Facility have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since September 20, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Lake Marion Nursing Facility been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $15,646 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Lake Marion Nursing Facility?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Lake Marion Nursing Facility a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.