Charleston, SC · 41 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
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Lake Moultrie Nursing Home
1038 Mcgill Lane, Saint Stephen, SC 29479 · Berkeley County
Southern Senior Living operates Health and Rehab locations in Clarendon and Berkeley Counties. Theses locations include Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab in Manning, Lake Marion Health and Rehab in Summerton, and Lake Moultrie Health and Rehab in St. Stephen, South Carolina.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (84 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Stephen
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Saint Stephen, SC, with 88 certified beds and an average of about 84 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.69 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $11,196 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.45 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Saint Stephen options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 88
- Avg. residents/day
- 84
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 425341
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,170–$11,300/mo (median $9,960) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Charleston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.45
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.69
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- 1 ($11,196)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-22
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-01-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyResident 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.
2025-01-22Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-01-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2023-04-06Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-04-06Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2023-04-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2023-04-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2023-04-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-22 | Fine | $11,196 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
1038 Mcgill Lane, Saint Stephen, SC
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How much does Lake Moultrie Nursing Home cost?
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Stephen, SC area typically runs $9,170–$11,300 per month (median $9,960, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Lake Moultrie Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Lake Moultrie Nursing Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Lake Moultrie Nursing Home?
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Lake Moultrie Nursing Home?
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Lake Moultrie Nursing Home have availability?
Typically 96% full (84 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Lake Moultrie Nursing Home offer?
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home in Saint Stephen, SC offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 88 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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