About Life Care Center of Hilton Head
Life Care Center Of Hilton Head, located in Hilton Head Island, SC, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Hilton Head
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.68 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Life Care Center of Hilton Head provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 107 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 86 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 18.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 15.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.7% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 9.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 89.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 76.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 14.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 65.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 94.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 19.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 15.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2025: 2 complaints
- Total: 2 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
Nearby Hospitals
CANDLER HOSPITAL
SAVANNAH, GA
NOVANT HEALTH HILTON HEAD MEDICAL CENTER
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BEAUFORT, SC
COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
HARDEEVILLE, SC
COASTAL HARBOR TREATMENT CENTER
SAVANNAH, GA
GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSP SAVANNAH
SAVANNAH, GA
NH Beaufort
Beaufort, SC
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- JACY ANNUNZIATA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JACY ANNUNZIATA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHERI BOYLES MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- SHERI BOYLES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHERI BOYLES ADP OF THE SNF
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- MATTHEW CUSANO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MATTHEW CUSANO ADP OF THE SNF
- TODD FLETCHER CORPORATE OFFICER
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD FLETCHER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LISA LAY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- FORREST PRESTON CORPORATE OFFICER
- FORREST PRESTON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SOLOMON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JENNIFER SOLOMON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE OFFICER
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JAMES ZIEGLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton | N/A | 5 |
| The Preston Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton | N/A | 4 |
| Oaks Health Ctr at The Marshes of Skidaway Island | N/A | 3 |
| Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal | N/A | 4 |
| Broad Creek Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Candler Skilled Nursing Unit | N/A | 5 |
| Fraser Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Azalealand Nursing Home | N/A | 3 |
| Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc | N/A | 1 |
Related Analysis
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Hilton Head directly at 8436816006. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.