Lakes at Litchfield

120 Lakes at Litchfield Drive · Pawleys Island, SC · 29585 · 8432359393

24 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Senior Living Communities Part of a CCRC

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 92
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 91
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.893.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.370.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.18≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year52%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (4 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 2025

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 28, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected January 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected July 27, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected July 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425380 · certified since August 5, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.