Lake Marion Nursing Facility
1527 Urbana Road, Summerton, SC 29148
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Lake Marion Nursing Facility Compares
Lake Marion Nursing Facility is a 88-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Summerton, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.2%) is below the South Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — about the same as the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.9% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lake Marion Nursing Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lake Marion Nursing Facility with other nursing homes in Summerton.
What keeps Lake Marion Nursing Facility's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Lake Marion Nursing Facility keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.0% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Lake Marion Nursing Facility keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.2% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lake Marion Nursing Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Lake Marion Nursing Facility?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Summerton
Summerton sits in Clarendon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,982 (23.6%)
- Median age
- 45.6 years
- Median household income
- $43,881
- Median home value
- $105,200
Demographics for Clarendon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Summerton.
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