Lake Moultrie Nursing Home
1038 McGill Lane, Saint Stephen, SC 29479
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Lake Moultrie Nursing Home Compares
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home is a 88-bed government-owned nursing facility in Saint Stephen, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.7%) is below the South Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.9% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (55% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (69% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse 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 Moultrie Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lake Moultrie Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Saint Stephen.
How is Lake Moultrie Nursing Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Lake Moultrie Nursing Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.9% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Lake Moultrie Nursing Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Lake Moultrie Nursing Home maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 88 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lake Moultrie Nursing Home?
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 Moultrie Nursing Home?
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 Saint Stephen
Saint Stephen sits in Berkeley County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 30,785 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 36.5 years
- Median household income
- $65,443
- Median home value
- $197,300
Demographics for Berkeley County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Stephen.
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