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Lake Marion Nursing Facility

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

1527 Urbana Road, Summerton, SC 29148|88 beds|Licensed & Active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

(803) 485-2317 Directions Website

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What this means for your family

Choosing Lake Marion Nursing Facility means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.57hrs

76%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.80hrs

93%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

50%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

40%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Similar to Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.9%

Better than Avg

Here

6.9%

19.4%

16.9%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

3.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

90.6%

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility98.2%

Better than Avg

Here

98.2%

93.4%

91.2%

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.9%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.9%

19.5%

20.6%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility19.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

19.3%

15.3%

13.6%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility92.5%

Better than Avg

Here

92.5%

79.8%

78.0%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility92.1%

Better than Avg

Here

92.1%

81.8%

80.6%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

1.5%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies

2penalties

Well below state avg (3.7)

4 complaint-triggered

$15,646 in fines

Four families filed complaints triggering most deficiencies at Lake Marion Nursing Facility, revealing serious concerns about resident protection from abuse and neglect across multiple surveys from 2023-2024. The facility has repeatedly struggled with properly investigating and responding to alleged violations, though earlier issues with care planning, respiratory care, and pest control from 2022 appear corrected.

Sep 5, 2025Complaint1 finding

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Sep 20, 2024Complaint2 findings

0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Sep 20, 2023Complaint1 finding

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Aug 17, 2022Routine2 findings

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0925Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 20, 2024

$7,823

Fine

Sep 20, 2024

$7,823

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lake Marion Nursing Facility

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Clarendon Memorial Hospital

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Browder, ChristinaOfficer / DirectorStanley, MathewOfficer / DirectorStanley, MathewManager

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(803) 485-2317

southernseniorliving.org

1527 Urbana Road

Summerton, SC 29148

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data

Google Maps

Photos, directions & neighborhood info

Google Reviews

2 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit southernseniorliving.org

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