Quick answers
- Where is Lake Marion Nursing Facility?
- 1527 Urbana Road, Summerton, SC 29148, in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Lake Marion Nursing Facility?
- (803) 485-2317, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Lake Marion Nursing Facility?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Lake Marion Nursing Facility been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $15,646.
- What did inspectors find at Lake Marion Nursing Facility?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 30, 2023 to August 6, 2026), Medicare lists 7 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 30, 2023 to August 6, 2026), Lake Marion Nursing Facility had 7 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $15,646 in total (2 fines, the latest on September 20, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day; the South Carolina average is 3.87 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 6, 2026 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 6, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: September 5, 2025 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: September 5, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 5, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
Earlier cycle: September 20, 2024 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 30, 2023 (infection control inspection); September 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 20, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0609 Level J
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $15,646 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.92 | 1.03 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.30 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.83 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.17 | 3.35 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 54.4% | 46.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 38.5% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Clarendon Memorial Hospital.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Memorial Hospital | Direct owner | 100% | September 30, 2005 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 74 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| Legal business name | Clarendon Memorial Hospital |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-03-11 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1527 Urbana Road, Summerton, SC 29148 |
| County | Clarendon County |
| State | South Carolina |
| Phone | (803) 485‑2317 |
| CMS Certification Number | 425300 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab12 mi · Manning, SC · 2 of 5 stars
- Oak Hollow of Sumter Rehabilitation Center18 mi · Sumter, SC · 1 of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare - Sumter23 mi · Sumter, SC · 5 of 5 stars
- Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center23 mi · Sumter, SC · 1 of 5 stars
- Calhoun Convalescent Center23 mi · Saint Matthews, SC · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- McLeod Health Clarendon10 mi · Manning, SC · Acute Care Hospital
- Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital21 mi · Sumter, SC · Acute Care Hospital
- Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc37 mi · Summerville, SC · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13