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Oak Harbor Healthcare

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-3234 View Map

Oak Harbor Healthcare is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

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Overview of Oak Harbor Healthcare

Oak Harbor Healthcare is located in Mt. Pleasant, SC. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services. The facility provides a variety of activities to help residents stay active.

843-884-8903 contact-OakHarbor@ensignservices.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.81/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 132

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

92.1%

118

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$17.6M

Profit

$330.4K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$17,558,503.00

Profit

$330,442.00

Payroll costs

$5.6M

31.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$11.6M

Total costs $17.2M

132-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Homes

Additional licensing details

License number: NCF-1075

CMS Certification Number: 425110

Ownership & operating entity

Oak Harbor Healthcare is administrated by WISCOMBE, BRADEN.

Owner name: STARLING HEALTHCARE INC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

In-House Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active

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Laurels of Mt Pleasant

SNF

Mt Pleasant

112

BOLIES, TAMI

74.6%

$19,466,123.00

$5,317,247.00

27.3%

86.60

5/5

3.7765

5/5

4/5

3/5

Medilodge of Mt Pleasant

SNF

Mt Pleasant

132

A+

47.0%

$9,547,243.00

$3,776,839.00

39.6%

77.00

4/5

3.8347

4/5

3/5

4/5

Oak Harbor Healthcare

SNF

SC 29464-3234

132

WISCOMBE, BRADEN

92.1%

$17,553,417.00

$5,587,050.00

31.8%

118.30

3/5

3.8117

3/5

2/5

4/5

Franke Home at Seaside

SNF

Oak Harbor Healthcare (Formerly Mount Pleasant Manor)

SNF

Laurels of Mt Pleasant

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Mt Pleasant

Bed Count: 112

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BOLIES, TAMI

CCN: 235385

Occupancy: 74.6%

Home Revenue: $19,466,123.00

Payroll Costs: $5,317,247.00

Payroll %: 27.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 86.60

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7765

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Medilodge of Mt Pleasant

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Mt Pleasant

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 235490

Occupancy: 47.0%

Home Revenue: $9,547,243.00

Payroll Costs: $3,776,839.00

Payroll %: 39.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8347

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Oak Harbor Healthcare

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29464-3234

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WISCOMBE, BRADEN

CCN: 425110

Occupancy: 92.1%

Home Revenue: $17,553,417.00

Payroll Costs: $5,587,050.00

Payroll %: 31.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 118.30

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8117

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Franke Home at Seaside

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Oak Harbor Healthcare (Formerly Mount Pleasant Manor)

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-3234

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268

Total Staff

130

Employees

138

Contractors

45,515

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	13	10.7	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	55	9.9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	164	8.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

234 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

22 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

5.4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

8.6%

of total hours from contractors

3,896 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 110 Registered Nurse: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 25

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	54	110	164	22,707	91	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	30	25	55	10,714	91	100%	9.9
Registered Nurse	10	3	13	3,091	90	99%	10.7
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	1,203	66	73%	7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	6	0	6	1,124	81	89%	7
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	1,008	65	71%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	6	0	6	982	70	77%	7.2
Speech Language Pathologist	5	0	5	962	71	78%	7
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	841	61	67%	7.8
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	650	65	71%	5.4
Dietitian	1	0	1	558	75	82%	7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	534	59	65%	6.2
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	79	15	16%	5.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	23	2	2%	7.5

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Total Health inspections 5

28% above South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.9

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 13

5% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.7

2.6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 11 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.0

Serious Health citations 1

233% above South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

Moderate Health citations 12

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 29, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 29, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

117 Total Residents

Medicare 17 (14.5%)

Medicaid 89 (76.1%)

Private Pay/Other 11 (9.4%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.1

Near South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score 19.8

28% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.6%

20% above South Carolina average.

Walking Ability Worsened 16.4%

1% above South Carolina average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.3%

60% above South Carolina average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.5%

51% below South Carolina average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.7%

10% above South Carolina average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.0%

40% below South Carolina average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.6%

80% below South Carolina average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.1%

10% below South Carolina average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.5%

10% above South Carolina average.

Influenza Vaccine 90.0%

1% below South Carolina average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.6%

10% below South Carolina average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.5%

23% better than South Carolina average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.7%

59% better than South Carolina average

Influenza Vaccine 77.7%

Near South Carolina average

Total fines amount $8K

This home paid 77% less in fines than the state average.

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 59% fewer fines than the state average.

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

South Carolina average: 0.1

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Nov 9, 2023

$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Oak Harbor Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 92.1% ↓ 2.2pp vs 2022

Net Income $330,442 ↑ ~$88K vs 2022

Total Payroll $7,709,401 ↑ ~$1.8M vs 2022

Profit Margin 1.9% ↑ 0.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	96.6%	92.6%	94.4%	92.6%	92.2%	93.6%	98.9%	98.2%	93.0%	93.4%	94.3%	92.1%
Beds	132	132	132	129	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132
Net Income	-$50,243	-$42,473	$418,829	-$422,034	-$111,374	$115,573	-$9,158	$271,842	$804,533	$1,243,509	$242,484	$330,442
Gross Revenue	$10,134,927	$9,725,394	$10,509,233	$10,099,664	$10,965,102	$11,564,080	$13,092,999	$14,238,060	$13,859,684	$10,589,199	$14,872,106	$17,553,417
Operating Expenses	$8,225,280	$7,925,527	$8,086,300	$8,585,711	$8,499,981	$8,975,340	$9,578,949	$10,056,589	$10,273,849	$7,652,557	$11,345,008	$12,032,020
Net Patient Revenue	$8,167,400	$7,863,012	$8,500,349	$8,159,813	$8,381,286	$9,088,110	$9,564,481	$10,253,615	$11,028,530	$8,313,978	$10,650,644	$12,357,376
Total Payroll	$5,173,781	$4,775,758	$4,907,694	$5,026,252	$5,121,511	$5,517,421	$5,679,677	$6,137,101	$6,360,893	$4,429,053	$5,925,523	$7,709,401
Profit Margin %	-0.5%	-0.4%	4.0%	-4.2%	-1.0%	1.0%	-0.1%	1.9%	5.8%	11.7%	1.6%	1.9%
Medicare %	9.5%	9.3%	10.2%	8.8%	7.1%	7.2%	7.5%	6.5%	11.8%	10.1%	6.4%	8.8%
Medicaid %	77.7%	78.2%	76.0%	76.2%	72.3%	73.1%	75.9%	80.0%	78.6%	74.4%	69.5%	72.4%
Private %	12.9%	12.5%	13.8%	15.0%	20.5%	19.7%	16.6%	13.5%	9.6%	15.5%	24.1%	18.8%
Revenue/Day	$175	$176	$187	$187	$188	$201	$201	$218	$245	$185	$234	$278
Cost/Day	$176	$178	$178	$197	$191	$199	$201	$214	$229	$170	$250	$271
Avg Length of Stay	274.5 days	228.7 days	188.7 days	172.9 days	196.2 days	197.8 days	261.7 days	266.8 days	241.6 days	348.9 days	363.4 days	215.4 days

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

SC Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

SC Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.

Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.

SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

General: Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).

SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Oak Harbor Healthcare

Oak Harbor Healthcare

Oak Harbor Healthcare is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Oak Harbor Healthcare is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staff by Category

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Homestead Exemption Program

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

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