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Life Care Center Of Columbia

2514 Faraway Drive · Columbia, SC 29223 · 179 certified beds

8038651999

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

12

Inspection history (15)

  • June 19, 2025 · D

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOV
  • June 19, 2025 · F

    Citation F0640

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 19, 2025 · D

    Citation F0637

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0637 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOV
  • June 19, 2025 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOV
  • May 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0553

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0553 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-09.GOV
  • May 9, 2024 · E

    Citation F0679

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-09.GOV
  • May 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • May 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-09.GOV
  • May 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-09.GOV
  • May 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0625

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-09.GOV
  • May 9, 2024 · F

    Citation F0908

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-09.GOV
  • May 9, 2024 · F

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-09 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 30, 2022 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-30 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 30, 2022 · D

    Citation F0655

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-30 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-03-30.GOV
  • March 30, 2022 · G

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-30 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-03-30.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.41 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.41 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.41 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Life Care Centers Of America

Chain ID 311 · 194 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 3.5
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.9
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Life Care Centers Of America, INC.

    chain · PAC 6608783543

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical SC range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · SC$8,729/mo
See full SC cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · SC$9,034/mo
See full SC cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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