3 nursing homes in Lexington, SC · avg 3.7★ · avg 145 beds
Presbyterian Home Of South Carolina-columbia
700 Davega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 796-8700Retreat At Wellmore Of Lexington
200 Wellmore Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-1200L.m.c.- Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-5181About Nursing Homes in Lexington
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, South Carolina has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 145 certified beds.
Ownership includes 2 for-profit, 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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About nursing homes in Lexington, SC
How many nursing homes are in Lexington, SC?
There are 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lexington, South Carolina. 3 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Lexington?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Lexington is 3.7 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 ·