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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.
Brightwater is a senior living community located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. The community focuses on providing a vibrant lifestyle with various social activities and wellness programs.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 13th out of 112 homes in South Carolina. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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.
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4h 39m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 3h 18m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Brightwater Assisted Living is legally operated by Brightwater Retirement Llc, and administrated by David Dunn.
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
South Carolina average 13.7
South Carolina average 3.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 1
100% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 0.3
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
66% better than South Carolina average
0% compared with South Carolina average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
15
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Assists with medical care and medications.
32 total: 24 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
32
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Helps with daily care and mobility.
All 50 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
50
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,155 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 14,268 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 8 | 32 | 5,901 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,958 | 91 | 99% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,599 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 930 | 79 | 86% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 714 | 70 | 76% | 5.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 682 | 75 | 82% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 597 | 80 | 87% | 4.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 595 | 70 | 76% | 5.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 432 | 64 | 70% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 8 | 8 | 377 | 58 | 63% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 273 | 39 | 42% | 7 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 23 | 25% | 3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 13 | 14% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 12% | 2.1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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)
78% lower than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: $34K
59% fewer fines than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 17, 2023 · $7K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
23% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 8.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.6
In line with South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 15.5
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.1%
53% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 13.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.1%
48% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 17.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
58% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.2%
34% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.8%
27% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.9%
40% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.5%
6% worse than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.9%
In line with South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 90.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.3%
In line with South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 90.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.9%
9% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 79.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
In line with South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.9%
15% better than South Carolina average
South Carolina average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
48
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Brightwater Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #33 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 116 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
2923.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Myrtle Beach's city center to Brightwater Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Brightwater Assisted Living is located in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina.
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The legal owner and operator of Brightwater Assisted Living is Brightwater Retirement Llc.
According to SC state health department records, Brightwater Assisted Living's license number is CRC-1489.
According to SC state health department records, Brightwater Assisted Living's license expires on April 30, 2026.
The team at Brightwater Assisted Living can be reached at [email protected].
David Dunn is the administrator of Brightwater Assisted Living.
Brightwater Assisted Living has 56 beds.
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