The Preston Health Center
87 Bird Song Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How The Preston Health Center Compares
The Preston Health Center is a 62-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hilton Head 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the South Carolina average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 62 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: 13.5% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the South Carolina average of 3.1% (69% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5% (58% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — 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 The Preston Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Preston Health Center with other nursing homes in Hilton Head Island.
What keeps The Preston Health Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help The Preston Health Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.1% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Preston Health Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is The Preston Health Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 62 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 The Preston Health Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Preston Health Center's rating advantage in Hilton Head Island?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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