Life Care Center of Hilton Head
Life Care Center of Hilton Head – Medicare Certified Since 1982
Life Care Center of Hilton Head is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This facility has been serving the community for 44 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 88 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 68% (averaging 60 residents per day), which is below average. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.27 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (1.89 hours from CNAs, 0.59 hours from LPNs, 0.79 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.06 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Life Care Center of Hilton Head has an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 4 stars, quality measures: 5 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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How Life Care Center of Hilton... compares to 9 facilities in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 9 other nursing homes in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
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Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in HILTON HEAD ISLAND
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My Mom has been in this Life Care facility for one year! I was really sceptical on taking her to any place but when we heard about Life Care Center, it was a different story! First of all, the Director of the Facility is Sheri Boyles! She has been my Best Friend since High School and still is! She made the transition so easy! She helped me with all the paperwork that need to be filled out, she answered all my questions that need to be answered snd the important thing was : My Mom knew her so that made it soo much easier! The facility is cleaned the Nurses are soo nice in fact every employer there made us feel soo welcome when Mom started and they still do! Mom loves Life Care Center! She says the nurses treat her like a Queen that says a lot! They make sure she has everything she needs! The important thing she always says is: She Feels Safe! Mom loves Sheri! We are very pleased on the way everything is at Life Care Center! To have a nice Facility and have everything run great there , you have to have a good Director: and that Director is Sheri Boyles! I highly recommend Life Care Center!
My sister Mary Beth was admitted to Life Care Center of Hilton Head the same week that Sheri Boyles began as executive director. What great timing for us! Sheri has been a responsive and compassionate person, always quick to reply to emails and to take care of requests. She is a kind and capable executive, and a warm individual. Plus, she has wonderful treats in her office! It's a pleasure to know her.
As always my visit to LifeCare went well. I have no scheduled visit times, I pop in at different times & on different days of the week and the facility is always clean, bright and with lovely seasonal decorations! The staff with whom I have interacted are positive and attentive to their patients! I give LifeCare an A++
The facility was very accommodating. They treated my wife great while she was there. Most of the staff was nice and took good care of my wife.
They treat my mother wonderful there and she loves all of her nurses and the staff.. she always tells me “I couldn’t be at a better place. They take such good care of me here.” Also, they keep me informed of anything that happens and when I should be notified, they call me right away. We made a great decision putting her there.
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