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HomeSouth CarolinaLife Care Center Of Columbia

Life Care Center Of Columbia

2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 292238038651999
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
179
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 179 certified beds with an average of 107.9 residents per day (60% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Jun 19, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.55 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 57.0% (high)

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

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. The facility scored below average compared to South Carolina facilities.

Beds
179
Avg Residents/Day
107.9
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)

F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate 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
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
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

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

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 Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.55 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.0%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COOPER, CAROL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual33%Aug 11, 2001
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual67%Mar 31, 1993
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
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

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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.
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 facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Columbia?▾
Life Care Center Of Columbia provides 3.55 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, 1.08 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Columbia have?▾
Life Care Center Of Columbia has 179 certified beds with an average of 107.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 60% 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, there are 11 other nursing homes in Columbia, South Carolina with an average rating of 2.4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Columbia nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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