Total health inspections
4
South Carolina average 3.9
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
Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
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
Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
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
This home is ranked 19th 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.
This home is ranked 19th 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.
4h 50m per day
Rank #19 / 112Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 112 homes in South Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 112 South Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs South Carolina avg
+18%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 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 #53 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 121 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
43 days
Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #53 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 121 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
43 days
79-bed community Rank #174 / 312Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th out of 312 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
27 years in operation Rank #15 / 27Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 27 homes in South Carolina. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Carolina SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 Joseph Mason.
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
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Specific ProgramsActive Adult
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
9
Rank #38 / 113Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 113 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 113 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
South Carolina average 13.7
Citations per inspection
2.25
Rank #27 / 113Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 113 homes in South Carolina. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 113 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
South Carolina average 3.44
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
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1
Serious health citations
0
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.3
Citations history (last 5 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Mar 11, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 28, 2023
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 26, 2023
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Jul 26, 2023
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
101
Employees
32
Contractors
69
Staff to resident ratio
6.73:1
267% better than South Carolina average
Avg staff/day
21
Average shift
6 hours
24% worse than South Carolina average
Total staff hours (quarter)
11,528
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
4
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
44
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
30.9%
3,557 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 29
Licensed Practical Nurse: 16
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Medical Director: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 15 | 29 | 44 | 3,775 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 16 | 22 | 1,891 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,031 | 81 | 88% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 817 | 90 | 98% | 5.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 586 | 79 | 86% | 4.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 540 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 506 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 408 | 66 | 72% | 4.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 358 | 63 | 68% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 272 | 69 | 75% | 3.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 264 | 68 | 74% | 3.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 228 | 38 | 41% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 220 | 65 | 71% | 3.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 114 | 38 | 41% | 3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 13 | 14% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 9% | 1.8 |
44 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
88%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days
98%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
86%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
65%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
74%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
41%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
41%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
9%
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$5K Rank #47 / 114Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 114 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 114 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
84% lower than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: $34K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina 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 South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$5K
South Carolina 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
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 South Carolina averageSouth Carolina 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 South Carolina averageSouth Carolina 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 South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
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.
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
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 #30 / 116Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 116 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #65 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th 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.
$6.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #65 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th 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.
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
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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3884.4 miles from city center
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living is located in PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.
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 16 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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