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Life Care Center Of Columbia

2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC, 29223

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Life Care Center Of Columbia, with 15 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
179
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Richland Co. avg 2.43South Carolina avg 3.05This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Richland Co. avg: 2.43. South Carolina avg: 3.05.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

15
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32022
82024
42025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)11.5%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)5.57%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.76%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Cooper, Carol5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mirville, PetersonMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Robinson, ShariMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Preston, AubreyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cross, CindyCORPORATE OFFICER
Fletcher, ToddCORPORATE OFFICER
Henry, TerryCORPORATE OFFICER
Lay, LisaCORPORATE OFFICER
Preston, AubreyCORPORATE OFFICER
Swanker, RichardCORPORATE OFFICER
Thurmond, JoanCORPORATE OFFICER
Ziegler, JamesCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mirville, PetersonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Robinson, ShariOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Waldrop, JoelOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Cooper, CarolADP OF THE SNF
Mirville, PetersonADP OF THE SNF
Preston, ForrestADP OF THE SNF
Waldrop, JoelADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Richland County.

2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia
Richland County · SC · 29223
179 certified beds34.0673, -80.9130

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Palmetto Patriots
CCN 425003
Gaffney, SC553Not shown$30,147
Brushy Creek Post Acute
CCN 425004
Greer, SC212Shown$0
Cheraw Healthcare
CCN 425005
Cheraw, SC223Not shown$14,901
Forest Acres Post Acute
CCN 425008
Columbia, SC121Not shown$82,018
Faith Healthcare Center
CCN 425009
Florence, SC223Not shown$12,740
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center
CCN 425012
Union, SC333Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center Of Columbia's CMS rating?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Life Care Center Of Columbia located?

Life Care Center Of Columbia is located at 2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC, 29223 in Richland County, and CMS lists 179 certified beds.

Does Life Care Center Of Columbia have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center Of Columbia over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Life Care Center Of Columbia's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Life Care Center Of Columbia's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.43 across 14 facilities in Richland County, and 3.05 across South Carolina. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Life Care Center Of Columbia's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center Of Columbia's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
425337
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
179
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 15 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jun 19, 20250637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 7, 2025
Jun 19, 20250640FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 27, 2025
Jun 19, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 26, 2025
Jun 19, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 20, 2025
May 9, 20240609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 8, 2024
May 9, 20240623DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 8, 2024
May 9, 20240625DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 8, 2024
May 9, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 8, 2024
May 9, 20240679EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 8, 2024
May 9, 20240761FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 16, 2024
May 9, 20240908FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 8, 2024
May 9, 20240553DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 8, 2024
Mar 30, 20220655DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 30, 20220697GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022
Mar 30, 20220758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2022

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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