Life Care Center Of Columbia
Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425337) · 179 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 865-1999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Columbia in Columbia, SC 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Columbia reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.46, including 0.54 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.
Life Care Center Of Columbia has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Columbia is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Operating under for-profit corporate ownership since first certification on July 7, 1994, the facility maintains 179 certified beds with an average daily census of 101.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. The breakdown of CMS's four component ratings shows a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.46, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.54. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS also reports 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the data provided for this facility.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility 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 3.46, with RN hours of 0.54 per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 54.8%. The staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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?
The facility has 179 certified beds with an average daily census of 101.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with a chain average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 7, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8038651999 or 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 8038651999 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425337?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.