Forest Acres Post Acute
Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425008) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $82,018 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (803) 256-4983 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forest Acres Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Forest Acres Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 2.88 hours per resident per day, with just 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.9%.
CMS records show Forest Acres Post Acute has 1 federal fine totaling $82,018.00, along with 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation was noted in the available data.
About this facility
Forest Acres Post Acute is a 132-bed nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County), certified since February 1972 and averaging 125 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forest Acres Post Acute holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, staffing rating of 1 out of 5, and quality measure rating of 4 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.88 hours per resident per day, with only 0.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $82,018.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation was included in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Forest Acres Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Forest Acres Post Acute accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.88 hours per resident per day, with only 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 64.9%. Its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $82,018.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Forest Acres Post Acute is certified for 132 beds and averages 125 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 28, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 803-256-4983 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 803-256-4983 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Forest Acres Post Acute at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425008?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.