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Lake Moultrie Nursing Home

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1038 Mcgill Lane, Saint Stephen, SC 2947988 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)

Below average in SC · Below recommended RN staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · $19,097 in fines · Very few deficiencies

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has historically been praised for its cleanliness and engagement, recent reports of severe neglect and poor communication are highly concerning. If you are considering this facility, you must conduct frequent, unannounced visits to monitor your loved one's care and ensure that basic needs like hydration and repositioning are being met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting significant concerns regarding staff responsiveness and quality of care. While some families praise the facility for its friendly staff and active engagement, others report severe neglect, including issues with bedsores and a lack of basic hydration for residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff4.0Clean8.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Friendly and helpful administrative staff
  • Active resident engagement programs
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment

Concerns

  • Lack of communication and responsiveness from management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02018(2)5.02024(1)1.02025(3)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 7 analyzed

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4
4
0
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2
0
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about how active the resident engagement programs are here; could you tell me more about what a typical day of activities looks like?
  • 2The facility looks very clean and well-maintained; how often are the resident rooms and common areas deep-cleaned?
  • 3How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 4Since the administrative staff is known for being so friendly and helpful, what is the best way for our family to stay in regular contact with management regarding our loved one's care?
  • 5What specific steps has the facility taken recently to address the recent health inspection findings and ensure all care standards are being met?
  • 6How do you ensure that communication between the nursing staff and family members remains consistent and responsive?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I put my mom.at this facility,it was my worst mistake, didn't do my homework,this place,the workers (Caregivers)CNA,are lazy,,,my mom got bedsores,lack of not turning her,she end up dieing

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

Quan was so wonderful to work with she didn’t drag her feet to get my aunt in there it was a pleasure to work with her, she is so friendly and nice, and I didn’t have to wait on her to call me and keep me informed

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The facility is so clean, cleaning smelling and the residents always looked well flgroomed and happy there. They have activities always going on the keep the people engaged

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
92%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.45hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
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

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Better than Avg
Here
6.7%
US
19.4%
SC
16.9%
Berkeley
17.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
12.1%
SC
3.0%
Berkeley
5.3%

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

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
SC
90.6%
Berkeley
89.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
15.5%
SC
15.3%
Berkeley
9.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.1%
Better than Avg
Here
98.1%
US
93.4%
SC
91.2%
Berkeley
93.0%
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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Better than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
4.9%
SC
5.5%
Berkeley
6.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.8%
Better than Avg
Here
94.8%
US
81.8%
SC
80.6%
Berkeley
80.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
SC
1.5%
Berkeley
0.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (3.7)
$19,097 in fines

Lake Moultrie Nursing Home has 10 federal deficiencies across three surveys, with no complaint-triggered issues. The most recent survey in January 2025 identified concerns with resident rights, abuse reporting procedures, and respiratory care. Previous deficiencies involved resident assessment processes, safety hazards, food service, and infection control. All violations have been corrected by the facility according to state regulators.

Jan 22, 2025Routine
3
0578Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Apr 6, 2023Routine
5
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Sep 17, 2021Routine
2
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 22, 2025

$11,196

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lake Moultrie Nursing Home

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

Clarendon Memorial Hospital

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Stanley, MathewOfficer / DirectorBrowder, ChristinaOfficer / DirectorMatthews, RobinOfficer / DirectorMatthews, RobinManagerStanley, MathewManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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