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HomeSouth CarolinaLife Care Center Of Columbia

Life Care Center Of Columbia

2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 292238038651999WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(189 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
179
certified

How Life Care Center Of Columbia Compares in South Carolina

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
SC average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
SC average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
SC average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.46 hrs/day
SC average
3.83 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.54 hrs/day
SC average
0.63 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
54.8%
SC average
45.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Carolina average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the South Carolina average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.46 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.83.
Reported RN time is 0.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.63.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected May 9, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 19, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
South Carolina median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Carolina median
Richland County 65+
55,763
13.4% of county
County Population
416,161
Richland County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center Of Columbia is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina with 179 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
179
Avg Residents/Day
101.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 7, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Richland
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
52.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Jun 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jun 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.95 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.97 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.46 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.89 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
54.8%
RN Turnover
53.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COOPER, CAROL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual33%Aug 11, 2001
MIRVILLE, PETERSONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 7, 2022
ROBINSON, SHARIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2023
PRESTON, AUBREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 20, 2001
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1993
MIRVILLE, PETERSONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 7, 2022
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
ROBINSON, SHARIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2023
WALDROP, JOELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 13, 2025
COOPER, CAROLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 11, 2001
MIRVILLE, PETERSONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 31, 1993
WALDROP, JOELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center Of Columbia and nearby alternatives.

All South Carolina facilities
Life Care Center Of Columbia
Columbia, SCCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
NHC Healthcare - Parklane
Columbia, SC2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Columbia, SC4.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
PruittHealth- Blythewood
Columbia, SC4.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
White Oak Manor - Columbia
Columbia, SC5.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,788
Forest Acres Post Acute
Columbia, SC6.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $82,018
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center Of Columbia
Columbia, SC · Current facility
—2/52/53/5None recorded
Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC
2.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
NHC Healthcare - Parklane
Columbia, SC
2.8 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Columbia, SC
4.1 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
PruittHealth- Blythewood
Columbia, SC
4.3 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
White Oak Manor - Columbia
Columbia, SC
5.4 mi4/53/54/5$8,788
Forest Acres Post Acute
Columbia, SC
6.5 mi1/52/51/5$82,018

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Columbia?▾
Life Care Center Of Columbia has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center Of Columbia cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Carolina is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center Of Columbia participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center Of Columbia had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center Of Columbia had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 19, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Columbia?▾
Life Care Center Of Columbia provides 3.46 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, 0.97 LPN hours, and 1.95 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 54.8%.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Columbia have?▾
Life Care Center Of Columbia has 179 certified beds with an average of 101.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 57% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center Of Columbia?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Carolina, including 6 in Columbia. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center Of Columbia?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center Of Columbia has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 189 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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