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Forest Acres Post Acute

2601 Forest Drive · Columbia, SC 29204 · 132 certified beds

(803) 256-4983

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About Forest Acres Post Acute

Forest Acres Post Acute is a nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina. Its capacity is 132 beds, above the Richland County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 10 citations, the most recent on May 15, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.06 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Columbia. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (10)

Records from February 2024 to May 2025.

  • May 15, 2025

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0881

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 8, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0812

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0804

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0758

    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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $82,018

  • February 15, 2024 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 16, 2024, lasting 24 days (triggered by inspection on February 15, 2024).

  • February 15, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $82,018 against this nursing home on February 15, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.06 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.85 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.

Listed in CMS ownership disclosures as a private equity firm.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in South Carolina.

Nursing Homes

South Carolina median$9,034/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Columbia.

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