Broad Creek Care Center
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina · CCN 425351
12 surveys since 2010, 13 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 50
- Surveys
- 12
- Harm or worse
- 13
- Immediate jeopardyall corrected before survey
- 8
Findings at the most serious level CMS records. All were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 25
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- VI LIVING
- County
- Beaufort
- Medicare-certified since
- 1997
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=7, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Mar 18, 2026
236 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 5.51 | 4.05 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.92 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 47.4% | 52.9% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $15,945 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J114.3% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D571.4% | E— | F114.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6071×
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F6091×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6891×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F7581×
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Broad Creek Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 18, 2026
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R)1 had adequate supervision to prevent a successful elopement on 02/18/26, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents/hazards/supervision. Specifically, R1 was observed by facility staff outside the facility in the parking lot at approximately 9:00 PM.On 03/17/26 at 5:21 PM, the State Agency (SA) determined that the facility's non-compliance with one or more federal health, safety, and/or quality regulations has caused or was likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 7, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide safe food storage and maintain sanitation in a safe and consistent manner. This had the potential to affect 22 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Sanitation and Safety, revised June 2011, revealed . 2. F&B [Food and Beverage] staff is expected to practice good personal hygiene and cleanliness to protect residents and guests from potential foodborne illness. Hygiene standards include but are not limited to those listed below . 2.3 Approved hair restraints or head coverings are worn in food preparation areas . 4.2.2 Thermometers are chosen for specific purposes and are washed, rinsed, sanitized and air-dried before and after each use. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF607Oct 27, 2023
Based on interviews, record review, document review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)1 was immediately removed from resident contact for 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, Resident (R)1 alleged physical abuse perpetrated by CNA1 and CNA1 was not immediately removed from the situation. Findings included: Review of a facility policy titled, Abuse/Neglect Prevention Protocol, revised March 2018, revealed, 4. Employees of the community who have been accused of mistreatment will be removed from resident contact immediately until the results of the investigation have been reviewed by the Administrator or designee. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Oct 27, 2023
Based on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff immediately reported an allegation of physical abuse to the Director of Nursing (DON) or Administrator for 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for abuse, Resident (R)1. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse/Neglect Prevention Protocol, revised March 2018, revealed, Internal Report Requirements and Identifications of Allegations: 1. Employees are required to report any occurrences of potential mistreatment they observe, hear about, or suspect to the Administrator. 2. All residents, visitors, volunteers, family members and others must report their grievances or suspected incidents of potential mistreatment to the Administrator. 3. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Oct 27, 2023
Based on interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented the care plan for the level of staff assistance required for toileting for 1 of 5 sampled residents, Resident (R)1. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Medical, Nursing and Personal Care, revised October 2017, revealed, Philosophy - Resident Care Policies are intended to describe the Company commitment to a customer-centered approach to care provided throughout the continuum of clinical services. Purpose - This policy outlines general requirements for care and services provided to residents in Skilled Nursing (SN). […]
Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 50 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Mar 18, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Oct 27, 2023Complaint3 findings
- Jun 7, 2023Standard3 findings
- Sep 14, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Aug 1, 2019Standard and complaint8 findings · 4 harm
- Jul 2, 2018Standard4 findings
- Aug 3, 2017Standard1 finding
- May 7, 2015Standard4 findings
Show the 4 earlier surveys
- Apr 3, 2014Standard and complaint4 findings
- Feb 12, 2013—1 finding
- Jan 25, 2012—3 findings
- Dec 13, 2010—17 findings · 8 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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