Skilled nursing · Mt Pleasant, SC

Oak Harbor Healthcare

921 Bowman Road, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

3 / 5CMS 132 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Oak Harbor Healthcare carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 60 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Carolina state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.6 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 15.1 percent, in line with the 15 percent national median.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

No data

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

No data

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

14.6%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + South Carolina state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

No data

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

No data

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

No data

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

No data

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

15.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.7%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$7,901 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID425110

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds132

Avg residents120

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Carolina DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Oak Harbor Healthcare?

Oak Harbor Healthcare has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Oak Harbor Healthcare been cited for resident harm?

It has $7,901 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Oak Harbor Healthcare appears in the record section above.

Does Oak Harbor Healthcare use antipsychotic medications?

14.6 percent of long-stay residents at Oak Harbor Healthcare are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 15.1 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Oak Harbor Healthcare's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Oak Harbor Healthcare has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 60 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and South Carolina state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Oak Harbor Healthcare?

Oak Harbor Healthcare is located at 921 Bowman Road, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464. Phone: (843) 884-8903. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Oak Harbor Healthcare a special focus facility?

Oak Harbor Healthcare is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $7,901 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Oak Harbor Healthcare's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Oak Harbor Healthcare has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Oak Harbor Healthcare compare to other Mt Pleasant skilled nursing facilities?

Oak Harbor Healthcare holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 60. Browse the full Mt Pleasant directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Oak Harbor Healthcare?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Oak Harbor Healthcare and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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