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Lake Moultrie Nursing Home
1038 McGill Lane, Saint Stephen, SC 29479 · Berkeley County · (843) 567-2307
88 certified beds, about 83 residents a day · Government - Hospital district · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425341 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 12, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since April 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $11,196 in the last three years; the largest was $11,196, and the latest is dated January 22, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.59 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.71 of those hours.
28.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
March 12, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than 5 percent (%). The facility made 3 medication errors out of 27 opportunities, affecting 1 (Resident (R)4) of 6 residents reviewed during the medication administration task, resulting in a medication error rate of 11.11%.
January 22, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- J 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders matched the resident's documented end of life wishes for one of 20 residents (Resident (R) 71) reviewed for code status out of a total sample of 20. Specifically, R71's representative chose for R71 to have a Do Not Resuscitate (no cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of a medical emergency) status. Five days later, R71 chose to have full code status (perform CPR in case of a medical emergency); however, the physician's orders were not updated to reflect the resident's choice. This placed R71 at risk of not receiving CPR in the event of a medical emergency and placed the resident at risk for serious harm, up to and including death. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure bruising to the chest was reported for one of one resident (Resident (R) 33) reviewed for injuries of unknown origin out of a total sample of 20. Specifically, staff failed to accurately report a bruise on R33's chest upon initial discovery as well as failed to accurately report the circumstances surrounding an event with R33 and Family Member (FM)2. This deficient practice had the potential to affect other residents at the facility that may have had unidentified pain, an injury of unknown origin, unwitnessed fall, or allegations of abuse.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to administer oxygen at the physician prescribed rate for one of three residents (Resident (R)9) reviewed for oxygen out of a total sample of 20. This had the potential to cause the resident respiratory distress.
April 6, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, facility document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to consistently formulate and/or implement appropriate fall interventions for 1 (Resident #31) of 3 residents sampled for falls. Specifically, the facility repeatedly provided Resident #31, a resident with severe cognitive impairment, instructions to request assistance in response to multiple falls. In addition, the facility failed to consistently provide a sitter as directed in Resident #31's care plan due to lack of staff availability. This failure resulted in Resident #31 sustaining a right hip fracture on 01/26/2023.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy review,the facility failed to ensure a wheelchair cushion was not torn, with exposed foam, for 1 (Resident #63) of 3 residents reviewed for environmental concerns.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a new Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was completed after identifying new mental illness diagnoses for 1 (Resident #15) of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR requirements.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was accurately completed prior to admission for 1 (Resident #15) of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR requirements.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the necessary treatment and services were provided to promote wound healing and reduce the risk of wound infection for 2 (Resident #46 and Resident #52) of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on March 12, 2026.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Fine | $11,196 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.59 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.16 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.57 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.37 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.76 on weekdays and 3.16 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.64 in April to June 2025 to 3.59 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 0.71 | 3.76 | 3.16 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 83 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.45 | 0.69 | 3.61 | 3.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.53 | 0.74 | 3.76 | 2.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.85 | 3.13 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 81 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| South Carolina, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.62 | 0.53 | 3.81 | 3.13 | 7.2% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for South Carolina
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $17.90 | $16.81 to $19.08 | 21,760 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.72 | $27.59 to $34.24 | 9,400 |
| Registered nurses | $39.60 | $37.17 to $46.75 | 49,750 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.8 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.2 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/30/2005 | |
| Stanley, Mathew | Corporate director | Individual | 05/06/2019 | |
| Browder, Christina | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/12/2016 | |
| Matthews, Robin | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/12/2016 | |
| Matthews, Robin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2016 | |
| Stanley, Mathew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/06/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 22, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 22, 2025: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 6, 2023: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.16 hours per resident per day, below the South Carolina average of 3.33.
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South Carolina contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in South Carolina. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: South Carolina Department of Public Health, Healthcare Quality, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department on Aging, 1-800-868-9095. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: SC Survey and Certification Public CMS-2567 Search, where South Carolina publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Lake Moultrie Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lake Moultrie Nursing Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lake Moultrie Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 12, 2026. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has Lake Moultrie Nursing Home been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $11,196 in the last three years.
- Does Lake Moultrie Nursing Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Lake Moultrie Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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