Life Care Center of Hilton Head
120 Lamotte Drive · Hilton Head Island, SC · 29926 · 8436816006
88 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2025
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.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
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.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2022
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected March 17, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2022
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.
Corrected March 17, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 17, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425147 · certified since January 26, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.