D68

Life Care Center of Hilton Head

Grade D 68/100 composite score

For profit - CorporationAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

88

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$12,740

Last Survey

N/A

120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
8436816006

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.07h
LPN
0.69h
CNA
2.28h
Total
4.04h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 1976

100%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 1997

ANNUNZIATA, JACY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2020

BOYLES, SHERI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2022

CUSANO, MATTHEW

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2016

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2021

LAY, LISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2017

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1976

SOLOMON, JENNIFER

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2019

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2022

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2001

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2021

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2017

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 1976

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2022

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2001

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 1997

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2020

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 1976

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2011

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 2000

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

Penalties & Fines (1)

$12,740total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jul 17, 2025Fine$12,740

Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)

July 17, 2025Health5 deficiencies1 severe
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2025
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2025
0761FMinimal harm, Widespread

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2025
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 12, 2025
June 6, 2024Health6 deficiencies
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 6, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 6, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 6, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 6, 2024
0710DMinimal harm, Isolated

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 6, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 6, 2024
April 25, 2023Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
February 16, 2022Health4 deficiencies
0678DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 17, 2022
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 17, 2022
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 17, 2022
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 17, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Life Care Center of Hilton Head?

Life Care Center of Hilton Head in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 68.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Life Care Center of Hilton Head?

Life Care Center of Hilton Head has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Life Care Center of Hilton Head have?

Life Care Center of Hilton Head has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Life Care Center of Hilton Head been fined?

Yes. Life Care Center of Hilton Head has $12,740 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Hilton Head have?

Life Care Center of Hilton Head has 88 certified beds with approximately 59 current residents (67% occupancy). The facility is located at 120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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