C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio
Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425360) · 308 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $59,779
Phone: (803) 737-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center - Roddey Pavilion has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
This facility reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 6.40, including roughly 1.74 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.6%. CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $59,779.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center - Roddey Pavilion is a government-owned (state) nursing home in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 308 beds, though average daily residents are reported at 83.7. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 3, 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. This overall score is composed of four CMS domains: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 6.40, including RN hours per resident per day of approximately 1.74. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.6%.
On CMS's penalty record, this facility has 3 federal fines on record totaling $59,779.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
No chain affiliation data or recent ownership change information beyond 'no change in the last 12 months' is provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 6.40, including about 1.74 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 34.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $59,779.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 308 beds, with an average daily resident count of 83.7.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation data is provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 3, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (1 star), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the provided data; please contact the facility at 8037375300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8037375300 to arrange a visit and check details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425360?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.