Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center is a 4-star (above average) rated 67-bed nursing home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It has 8 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

brightwater skilled nursing center

171 Brightwater Drive · Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.97
Total Nurse Hours/Day
5.43
RN Turnover
29.4%
Total Staff Turnover
39.1%
Facility Info
Beds
67
Avg. Residents/Day
51
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
8
Complaint Deficiencies
2
Total Fines
$7,342
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
July 2023 Fine $7,342

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center?
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center been fined or penalized?
Yes, Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $7,342.
How many deficiencies does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center have?
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center has 8 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center compare to other nursing homes in Myrtle Beach?
Visit our Myrtle Beach, South Carolina nursing homes page to see how Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center ranks against other facilities in the area.