2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
179 beds · For profit - Corporation
CMS Provider #425337
Data updated: March 1, 2026
Overall Rating
★★★★★
Health Rating
★★★★★
Staffing Rating
★★★★★
Quality Rating
★★★★★
Daily nursing care
3.6 hrs/resident
Steady
Inspection findings
4
Fewer issues
Ownership changes
0
For-profit corporation; same ownership for over 3 years.
Complaint trend
Steady
One complaint-related deficiency recorded in the last two inspection cycles.
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
Staffing Rating
Quality Rating
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Life Care Center of Columbia is a for-profit facility with high staff turnover and below-average health inspection scores, offset by above-average performance in clinical quality measures.
The data indicates that Life Care Center of Columbia operates with an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is lower than both the South Carolina state average of 3 stars and the Life Care Centers of America chain average of 3.5 stars. While the facility shows strengths in quality measures—scoring 4 out of 5 stars for both long-stay and short-stay resident outcomes—its health inspection performance remains below average. Records show 15 total uncorrected inspection findings across recent cycles, including a severity level 'G' finding which indicates actual harm to a resident, and multiple findings related to food safety and resident assessment accuracy.
Staffing data reveals significant challenges regarding personnel stability and weekend coverage. The total nursing staff turnover rate is 57%, meaning more than half of the nursing workforce left the facility within a 12-month period. Registered nurse care is reported at 0.42 hours per resident per day, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 0.63 hours. Furthermore, the facility experiences a 15% decrease in total nursing hours during weekends compared to the weekly average. Notably, the facility does not utilize any contract or agency staff, relying entirely on direct employees. One administrator departure was noted in the most recent reporting period, which is a common indicator of management transition.
The facility reported a total nursing staff turnover rate of 57%, which exceeds the South Carolina state average of 47%.
Total nursing care hours drop from 3.55 hours on weekdays to 3.01 hours on weekends, representing a 15% reduction in available staff during weekend shifts.
Recent inspection findings include a failure to ensure accurate resident assessments and failure to meet professional standards for food storage and distribution.
This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.
| Category | Apr 24 | Jun 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 24 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | May 25 | Jul 25 | Nov 25 | Jan 26 | Mar 26 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | |
| Staffing | 3★ | 3★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 3★ | 2★ | 2★ | 3★ | |
| Health | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ |
Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.
RN Hours Specifically
State avg total staffing: 3.9 hrs/resident/day
1
administrator departed in past year
Some change57.0%
State avg: 47.0%
40.0%
State avg: 43.3%
0.0%
of nursing hours from contract/agency staff
Low — good continuitySource: PBJ data, 2025Q3
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Walk Score
30
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$52,603
Median Home Value
$173,400
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Age 65+
16.6%
Median Age
38
Pop. Density
51,354/mi²
Median Rent
$1,188
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Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.
| Date | Tag | Category | Description | Severity | Corrected | Type | IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2025 | 0637 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Minimal harm | 7/7/2025 | Standard | |
| 6/19/2025 | 0640 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Actual harm | 6/27/2025 | Standard | |
| 6/19/2025 | 0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Minimal harm | 6/26/2025 | Standard | |
| 6/19/2025 | 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Actual harm | 6/20/2025 | Standard | |
| 5/9/2024 | 0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Minimal harm | 6/8/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/9/2024 | 0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Minimal harm | 6/8/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/9/2024 | 0625 | 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. | Minimal harm | 6/8/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/9/2024 | 0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Minimal harm | 6/8/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/9/2024 | 0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Actual harm | 6/8/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/9/2024 | 0761 | Pharmacy Service 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. | Actual harm | 7/16/2024 | Standard |
When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.
No penalties or fines recorded for this facility.
Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.
Facilities in Chain
194
Chain Avg Rating
3.5 ★
Years Operating
31
| Owner Name | Type | Role | Ownership % | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER, CAROL | Individual | — | 33% | 8/11/2001 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | — | 67% | 3/31/1993 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | — | — | 6/1/1993 |
| MIRVILLE, PETERSON | Individual | — | — | 12/7/2022 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | — | — | 3/6/2025 |
| ROBINSON, SHARI | Individual | — | — | 2/9/2023 |
| WALDROP, JOEL | Individual | — | — | 2/1/2019 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | — | — | 3/6/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | — | — | 2/1/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | — | — | 11/2/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | — | — | 8/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | — | — | 2/9/2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | — | — | 3/6/2025 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | — | — | 4/1/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | — | — | 8/20/2001 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | — | — | 2/9/2018 |
| COOPER, CAROL | Individual | — | 33% | 8/11/2001 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | — | 67% | 3/31/1993 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | — | — | 6/1/1993 |
| MIRVILLE, PETERSON | Individual | — | — | 12/7/2022 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | — | — | 3/6/2025 |
| ROBINSON, SHARI | Individual | — | — | 2/9/2023 |
| WALDROP, JOEL | Individual | — | — | 2/1/2019 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | — | — | 3/6/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | — | — | 2/1/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | — | — | 11/2/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | — | — | 8/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | — | — | 2/9/2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | — | — | 3/6/2025 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | — | — | 4/1/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | — | — | 8/20/2001 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | — | — | 2/9/2018 |
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Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records
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