Life Care Center of Hilton Head
120 Lamotte Drive
Hilton Head Island SC 29926
Phone: 8436816006
Abuse icon For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the South Carolina average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Hilton Head Island average: 2.8 star lower (3.8), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 57.5 |
| Occupancy | 65% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities) |
| County | Beaufort |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1982-01-26 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 425147 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 5 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.12 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.69 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 69.2% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.3% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $8,281 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is Life Care Center of Hilton Head highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Hilton Head have?
CMS certifies 88 beds; the facility reports an average of 57.5 residents per day (about 65% occupancy).
Does Life Care Center of Hilton Head have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $8,281 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Life Care Center of Hilton Head been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.