St Andrews Operator, Llc
Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425129) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $52,910
Phone: (803) 798-9715 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Andrews Operator has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below South Carolina's state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
St Andrews Operator reports total nurse staffing of about 3.44 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 79.3%.
CMS records show St Andrews Operator has 3 federal fines totaling $52,910.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
St Andrews Operator, LLC is a for-profit (individually owned) nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina, certified by CMS since May 1979 for Medicare and Medicaid participation. The facility is certified for 108 beds and reports an average of 86 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives this facility an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.43976 hours per resident per day, including 0.39607 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 79.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $52,910.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials.
This facility is part of the Yad Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.7 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects the most recent CMS data vintage available.
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 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing averages 3.43976 hours per resident per day, including 0.39607 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 79.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $52,910.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 108 beds and reports an average of 86 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by an individual under a for-profit structure and is part of the Yad Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 23, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures — health inspections (1 star), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (1 star), and an overall combined rating (1 star).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8037989715 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 8037989715 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425129?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.