Life Care Center Of Columbia
Grade C — 78/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
179
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Total Fines
None
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
COOPER, CAROL
33%
PRESTON, FORREST
67%
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
MIRVILLE, PETERSON
PRESTON, AUBREY
ROBINSON, SHARI
WALDROP, JOEL
PRESTON, AUBREY
CROSS, CINDY
FLETCHER, TODD
HENRY, TERRY
LAY, LISA
PRESTON, AUBREY
SWANKER, RICHARD
THURMOND, JOAN
ZIEGLER, JAMES
Penalties & Fines
No penalties or fines on record.
Health Inspection Deficiencies (15)
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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
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
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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
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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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