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    C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone

    2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203

    252 beds · Government - State

    CMS Provider #425074

    Data updated: March 1, 2026

    43
    IQ ScoreA composite score from 0–100 combining federal ratings, staffing, inspections, penalties, and complaint history.

    Overall Rating

    ★★★★

    Health Rating

    ★★★★

    Staffing Rating

    ★★★★

    Quality Rating

    ★★★★

    Daily nursing care

    5.7 hrs/resident

    Getting worse

    Inspection findings

    5

    Fewer issues

    Ownership changes

    0

    State Government owned and operated.

    Complaint trend

    Steady

    Five findings related to resident complaints in recent cycles.

    Facility vs. South Carolina Averages

    Overall Rating

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Below State Avg

    Health Inspection

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Below State Avg

    Staffing Rating

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg

    Quality Rating

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg
    State staffing benchmarks:Nursing hours/resident/day 3.9RN hours/resident/day 0.6

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    NursingHomeIQ Analysis

    Summary

    This state-run facility maintains higher-than-average nursing staffing levels but carries a 1-star overall rating due to multiple high-severity inspection findings, a history of federal fines, and a CMS-issued abuse icon.

    Detailed Analysis

    The data for this facility reflects a profile of high clinical care hours contrasted by significant regulatory challenges. Records show a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, driven primarily by health inspection findings. The facility has been flagged with an abuse icon, and recent inspection history includes four findings at the 'J' severity level, which indicates immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. These findings included failures to protect residents from abuse and neglect. Furthermore, the facility has incurred $228,989 in federal fines and a 16-day denial of payment from Medicare over the last two years.

    In terms of staffing, the data indicates a mixed environment. The facility provides 5.68 hours of total nursing care per resident per day, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 3.86 hours. This includes 1.11 hours of care from registered nurses per resident day. However, total nursing hours decrease by 16% on weekends, and the facility relies on contract staff for 40.5% of its registered nurse hours. Additionally, the facility has reported the departure of two administrators within the most recent reporting period, a metric often associated with leadership instability. While quality measures for long-stay residents are rated at 4 out of 5 stars, the repeated high-severity inspection findings and the presence of the abuse icon represent significant deviations from state and national safety benchmarks.

    Key Findings

    The facility is currently flagged with the CMS abuse icon, indicating a history of abuse-related inspection findings.

    Recent inspections recorded a high-severity finding (Severity J), which signifies immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

    While total nursing care hours of 5.68 per resident per day exceed the state average of 3.86, there is a 16% reduction in nursing care provided during weekends.

    Performance Trends (24 months)

    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.

    CategoryApr 24Jun 24Aug 24Oct 24Dec 24Mar 25May 25Jul 25Nov 25Jan 26Mar 26Trend
    Overall1★1★1★1★1★1★2★2★2★2★1★
    Staffing4★4★3★4★4★4★5★5★5★5★4★
    Health1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★
    4-5 Stars 3 Stars 1-2 Stars

    Staffing Deep Dive

    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.

    Weekend vs. Weekday Staffing

    Weekday5.7 hrs/resident/day
    Weekend4.8 hrs/resident/day
    Drop16% — Moderate drop

    RN Hours Specifically

    Weekday RN1.11
    Weekend RN0.62
    RN Drop44%

    State avg total staffing: 3.9 hrs/resident/day

    Administrator Turnover

    2

    administrators departed in past year

    High churn

    Agency/Contract Staff

    8.1%

    of nursing hours from contract/agency staff

    Low — good continuity
    RN contract %40.5%
    CNA contract %2.4%

    Source: PBJ data, 2025Q3

    Location & Neighborhood

    A facility's location matters — nearby hospitals, pharmacies, and public transit can make visits easier and ensure quick access to emergency care.

    Walk Score

    3

    Car-Dependent

    Neighborhood Demographics (29203)

    Median Income

    $39,015

    Median Home Value

    $112,800

    Poverty Rate

    30.2%

    Age 65+

    16.1%

    Median Age

    34

    Pop. Density

    41,205/mi²

    Median Rent

    $1,000

    Google Reviews

    Google reviews provide firsthand accounts from residents' families and visitors.

    Inspection & Deficiency History

    Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.

    DateTagCategoryDescriptionSeverityCorrectedTypeIC
    12/18/20250600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Immediate jeopardy
    Complaint
    5/15/20250550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Minimal harm
    6/30/2025Standard
    5/15/20250755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Minimal harm
    6/30/2025Standard
    5/15/20250812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Actual harm
    6/30/2025Standard
    5/15/20250600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Actual harm
    6/30/2025Complaint
    7/15/20240689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Immediate jeopardy
    7/11/2024Complaint
    1/12/20240565Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Actual harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/12/20240657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/12/20240677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/12/20240684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
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    Penalties & Fines

    When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.

    Total Penalties

    4

    Total Fines

    $228,989

    DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
    5/15/2025Fine$53,196
    5/15/2025Payment Denial6/14/2025 (16 days)
    7/15/2024Fine$10,036
    1/12/2024Fine$165,757

    Ownership Records

    Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.

    Facilities in Chain

    5

    Chain Avg Rating

    3.2

    Years Operating

    55

    Owner NameTypeRoleOwnership %Association Date

    News & Media

    Recent news articles, lawsuits, and media coverage mentioning this facility.

    41 worst rated South Carolina nursing homes, ranking shows
    The State

    C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone is cited for abuse among South Carolina's poorly rated nursing home facilities.

    CMS Nursing Home Abuse Citations List | Inspection Deficiency Data
    StarPRO

    C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell And Stone in Columbia, SC has had abuse citations on record since April 2023.

    Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records

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