Life Care Center of Hilton Head
120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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How Life Care Center of Hilton Head Compares
Life Care Center of Hilton Head is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hilton Head Island, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.4%) is below the South Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hilton Head Island, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.3% — worse than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (25% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Life Care Center of Hilton Head
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center of Hilton Head with other nursing homes in Hilton Head Island.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Life Care Center of Hilton Head, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Life Care Center of Hilton Head addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Life Care Center of Hilton Head keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Life Care Center of Hilton Head keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.4% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Life Care Center of Hilton Head's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 88 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 Life Care Center of Hilton Head?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island sits in Beaufort County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.2% of the population — a higher 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+
- 51,621 (27.2%)
- Median age
- 46.2 years
- Median household income
- $71,430
- Median home value
- $309,600
Demographics for Beaufort County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hilton Head Island.
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