Lakes At Litchfield
120 Lakes At Litchfield Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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
Lower is better
How Lakes At Litchfield Compares
Lakes At Litchfield is a 24-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (29.7%) is above the South Carolina average of 24.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 24 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.7% — 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 Lakes At Litchfield
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lakes At Litchfield with other nursing homes in Pawleys Island.
How is Lakes At Litchfield addressing its quality measures 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 is Lakes At Litchfield doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 29.7% here versus 24.6% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Lakes At Litchfield's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 24 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lakes At Litchfield?
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 Lakes At Litchfield?
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 Pawleys Island
Pawleys Island sits in Georgetown County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 17,268 (27.8%)
- Median age
- 50.1 years
- Median household income
- $52,488
- Median home value
- $197,700
Demographics for Georgetown County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pawleys Island.
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