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Life Care Center Of Columbia

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223

179 Beds
Medicare Since 1994

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2514 Faraway Drive
Columbia, SC 29223

About Life Care Center Of Columbia

Nursing home overview and details

Life Care Center Of Columbia is a for-profit nursing home in Columbia, SC, serving Richland County and the surrounding community. The facility has 179 certified beds with an average daily census of 102.9 residents.

Life Care Center Of Columbia has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Columbia, SC, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds179
Avg. Residents/Day102.9
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyRichland
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Life Care Center Of Columbia has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Life Care Center Of Columbia provides 3.41 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.46 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 58.7%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 50.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.01 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.46
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.41
Total Nurse Turnover Rate58.7%
RN Turnover Rate50.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.01

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Life Care Center Of Columbia has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

Doctors at Life Care Center Of Columbia

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Life Care Center Of Columbia

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Columbia?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Life Care Center Of Columbia have?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has 179 certified beds with an average daily census of 102.9 residents.

What type of facility is Life Care Center Of Columbia?

Life Care Center Of Columbia is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Richland County in Columbia, SC.

How many doctors practice at Life Care Center Of Columbia?

2 physicians are affiliated with Life Care Center Of Columbia. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Life Care Center Of Columbia have any safety concerns?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·