12 nursing homes in Columbia, SC · avg 2.7★ · avg 143 beds
Nhc Healthcare - Parklane
7601 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 741-9090Wildewood Downs
1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 788-5115Pruitthealth- Blythewood
1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 419-9863Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare
100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 691-5720White Oak Manor - Columbia
3001 Beechaven Road, Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 782-4363C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio
2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 737-5300Life Care Center Of Columbia
2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 865-1999Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center
1007 N King St, Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-4111C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell And Stone
2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 737-5300Forest Acres Post Acute
2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-4983Pruitthealth- Columbia
2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
(964) 341-6758St Andrews Operator, Llc
3514 Sidney Road, Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 798-9715About Nursing Homes in Columbia
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 143 certified beds.
Ownership includes 9 for-profit, 2 government, 1 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Columbia, SC
How many nursing homes are in Columbia, SC?
There are 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Columbia, South Carolina. 12 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Columbia?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Columbia is 2.7 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·