Wildewood Downs
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 425385) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 788-5115 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wildewood Downs holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Wildewood Downs reports 5.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.2% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Wildewood Downs has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 in penalties, and no payment denials have been imposed according to CMS data; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Wildewood Downs is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. The facility is certified for 32 beds and reports an average daily census of 27.3 residents. It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wildewood Downs holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 5.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.2%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been imposed.
Wildewood Downs is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details, including any recent inspection updates, directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wildewood Downs has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare. For Medicaid acceptance details, contact the facility at 8037885115 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 41.2% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wildewood Downs is certified for 32 beds and has an average daily census of 27.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average rating of 4.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 30, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with Wildewood Downs scoring 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8037885115 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour-specific guidance; contact the facility at 8037885115 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425385?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.