Total health inspections
4
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living
Assisted Living · USA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living
Assisted Living in USA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living accepts Medicare and private pay.
The Lakes at Litchfield is a continuing care retirement community located in Pawleys Island, SC. It offers a range of services including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. The community focuses on helping members live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 50m per day
Rank #17 / 104Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 104 homes in South Carolina.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 104 South Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs avg
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 31m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #47 / 107Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 107 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 107. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
43 days
Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #47 / 107Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 107 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 107. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
43 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.6M
Profit
$378.2K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.6M Rank #102 / 108Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$378.2K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #62 / 108Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$6.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #62 / 108Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$18.2M
79-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Awards6X National Award Winner for innovation in wellness programming, social programming, person-centered care, and team member advancement.
Facility TypeCommunity Residential Care Facilities
StatusActive
License NumberCRC-1116
CMS Certification Number425380
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living is administrated by Mason, Joseph.
Owner NameLITCHFIELD RETIREMENT LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactNancy McKinstry
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Specific ProgramsActive Adult
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
9
Rank #39 / 106Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 106 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina state average, with a ranking across all 106 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
State average N/A
Citations per inspection
2.25
Rank #27 / 106Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 106 homes in South Carolina.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 106 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
9 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 5 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 11, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 28, 2023
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Nov 28, 2023
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 26, 2023
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 26, 2023
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Jul 26, 2023
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Jul 26, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Places of interest near Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living
3884.4 miles from city center
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
108
Employees
39
Contractors
69
Staff to resident ratio
7.20:1
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0:0
Avg staff/day
20
Average shift
6.2 hours
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
11,221
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
43
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
27.3%
3,060 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 28
Licensed Practical Nurse: 15
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Feeding Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 15 | 28 | 43 | 3,406 | 91 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 15 | 22 | 1,468 | 89 | 98% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,078 | 86 | 95% | 5.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,066 | 77 | 85% | 8.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 666 | 72 | 79% | 4.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 585 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 372 | 62 | 68% | 6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 369 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 357 | 63 | 69% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 348 | 69 | 76% | 5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 311 | 64 | 70% | 4.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 114 | 38 | 42% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 23 | 25% | 2.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 13% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 3 |
43 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
98%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
95%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
85%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
79%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
68%
2 Administrator
% of Days
60%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
69%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
76%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
42%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
9%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
25%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
13%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
1%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
15
Medicare
15
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.4%
In line with State averageState average: 79.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
33% better than State averageState average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.3%
16% better than State averageState average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$5K
84% lower than State averageState average: $34K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than State averageState average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than State averageState average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$5K
State average
$34K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 5, 2023 · $5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 5, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 5, 2023
$5K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.0%
↑ 6.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$378.2K
↓ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6.2M
↑ ~$367.9K vs 2022
Profit Margin
7.1%
↓ 26.9pp vs 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living
Who is the owner of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living?
The legal owner and operator of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living is Litchfield Retirement Llc.
What is the license number of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living?
According to SC state health department records, Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living's license number is CRC-1116.
What is the best email address for Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living?
The team at Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living?
Joseph Mason is the administrator of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living.
How many beds does Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living have?
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living has 79 beds.
Are there photos of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 20 photos of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living?
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living is located at 120 LAKES AT LITCHFIELD DR.
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