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Life Care Center Of Columbia

Nursing HomeColumbia, SCCMS 425337
15 citations on record

Operated by Life Care Centers Of America

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
179

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
102.9

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
15

*CMS

Fire safety findings
7

*CMS

Inspections on file
5

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-06-19

*CMS

Citations

15 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0640Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0637Generalpotential for harm

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  • 0553Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0697Seriousactual harm

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

  • 0655Generalpotential for harm

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

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Life Care Centers Of America

194nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Life Care Center Of Columbia?
Life Care Center Of Columbia is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Columbia, SC, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 425337.
What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Columbia?
Life Care Center Of Columbia has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Columbia have?
Life Care Center Of Columbia is certified for 179 beds. It serves an average of 102.9 residents per day.
How many citations does Life Care Center Of Columbia have?
Life Care Center Of Columbia has 15 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Life Care Center Of Columbia last inspected?
Life Care Center Of Columbia was last inspected on June 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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