Columbia · South Carolina

Nursing homes in Columbia, South Carolina

CMS data lists 12 certified nursing homes in Columbia (Richland County). Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below — all drawn from the official CMS dataset.

12 facilitiesRichland CountyCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 12 of 12 certified nursing homes in Columbia. 4 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 2.67, compared with the South Carolina average of 3.05; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
12
Average CMS overall
2.67
South Carolina avg 3.05
1-star overall (CMS)
4
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$578,093
Payment denial records
2
Higher-severity citations
20

How Columbia compares

The city's CMS overall rating profile against South Carolina, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Columbia's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with South Carolina.

tick = South CarolinaThis pageSouth Carolina
5★2 · 16.7%21.4%
4★3 · 25.0%23.0%
3★0 · 0.0%13.9%
2★3 · 25.0%21.9%
1★4 · 33.3%19.3%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.5%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareSouth Carolina
CMS overall rating 5216.7%21.4%
CMS overall rating 4325.0%23.0%
CMS overall rating 300.0%13.9%
CMS overall rating 2325.0%21.9%
CMS overall rating 1433.3%19.3%
Not rated00.0%0.5%
Total12100.0%100.0%

City shares are calculated from the 12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Columbia; South Carolina shares from all 187 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Columbia’s largest divergence from South Carolina is at 1: 33.3% of the city’s facilities against 19.3% statewide (+14.1 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.

Facilities in Columbia

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CMS overall
12 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone
CCN 425074
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$228,989
Forest Acres Post Acute
CCN 425008
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$82,018
PruittHealth- Columbia
CCN 425013
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$101,973
St Andrews Operator, LLC
CCN 425129
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$41,015
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio
CCN 425360
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$59,779
Life Care Center Of Columbia
CCN 425337
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 425287
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$51,803
PruittHealth- Blythewood
CCN 425400
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare
CCN 425387
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
White Oak Manor - Columbia
CCN 425068
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$8,788
NHC Healthcare - Parklane
CCN 425352
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Wildewood Downs
CCN 425385
Columbia, SCCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$3,728

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Columbia, South Carolina?

This dataset includes 12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Columbia, South Carolina, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 4 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Columbia?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 12 nursing homes in Columbia is 2.67, compared with the South Carolina average of 3.05. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Columbia?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Columbia with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Columbia and may lag conditions on the ground. A city average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
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