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Life Care Center Of Columbia

Grade C 78/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

179

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
8038651999

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.47h
LPN
1.20h
CNA
2.27h
Total
3.94h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

COOPER, CAROL

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2001

33%

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 1993

67%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 1993

MIRVILLE, PETERSON

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2022

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2025

ROBINSON, SHARI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2023

WALDROP, JOEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2019

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2025

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 1994

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2020

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2025

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2011

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2001

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (15)

June 19, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0637DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 7, 2025
0640FMinimal harm, Widespread

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 27, 2025
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 26, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 20, 2025
May 9, 2024Health8 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2024
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2024
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2024
0679EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2024
0761FMinimal harm, Widespread

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 16, 2024
0908FMinimal harm, Widespread

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2024
0553DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2024
March 30, 2022Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 30, 2022
0697GActual harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 30, 2022
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 30, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Life Care Center Of Columbia?

Life Care Center Of Columbia in Columbia, South Carolina has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Life Care Center Of Columbia?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Life Care Center Of Columbia have?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has 15 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Life Care Center Of Columbia have?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has 179 certified beds with approximately 107 current residents (60% occupancy). The facility is located at 2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29223. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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