Life Care Center of Columbia — nursing home in Columbia, SC

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 179 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 99.8 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 425337
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Jul 7, 1994
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Rcm Columbia
CMS chain: Life Care Centers of America 194 facilities
Phone: (803) 865-1999
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

6

latest Jun 19, 2025

Citations

22

15 health · 7 fire

Harm or worse

1

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D14	E1	F6
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 425337
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 179
First approved: Jul 7, 1994
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for South Carolina.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jun 19, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 19, 2025	Health	Health Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 9, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 9, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 30, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →
Mar 30, 2022	Health	Health Standard	3	Actual harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D14	E1	F6
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jun 19, 2025	K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 23, 2025
Jun 19, 2025	F-0637	Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 7, 2025
Jun 19, 2025	F-0640	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 27, 2025
Jun 19, 2025	F-0641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 26, 2025
Jun 19, 2025	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 20, 2025
May 9, 2024	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 9, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 9, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 9, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 9, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 9, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 9, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0553	Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 8, 2024	Complaint
May 9, 2024	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 8, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0623	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 · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 8, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0625	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 · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 8, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 8, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0679	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 8, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0761	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 · Medication management	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 16, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0908	Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 8, 2024
Mar 30, 2022	F-0697	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022	F-0655	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 · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022	F-0758	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 · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 30, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 2.9

Staffingstate 3.1

Quality measuresstate 3.6

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.62

State avg 3.87US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.45

State avg 0.62US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse1.08

State avg 1.03US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.09

State avg 2.22US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.13

State avg 3.35US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 4.23 (case-mix index 1.20).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover62.4%

State avg 46.0%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover60.0%

State avg 41.5%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 0US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Jun 19, 2025
Cycle 1 health score: 40
Total weighted score: 52.5

Operating entity

Rcm Columbia

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Life Care Centers of America

194 facilities in 26 states. CMS chain ID 311.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.4

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

22

Organizations

1

Individuals

20

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Carol Cooper	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	33%	Aug 11, 2001

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Carol Cooper	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	33%	Aug 11, 2001
Peterson Mirville	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Dec 7, 2022
Shari Robinson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Feb 9, 2023
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 1, 1993
Peterson Mirville	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 7, 2022
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 6, 2025
Shari Robinson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Feb 9, 2023
Joel Waldrop	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Feb 1, 2019
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Mar 6, 2025
Cindy Cross	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 1, 1994
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Nov 2, 2020
Terry Henry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 9, 2018
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Mar 6, 2025
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 1, 2011
Joan Thurmond	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 20, 2001
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 9, 2018
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 13, 2025
Carol Cooper	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Aug 11, 2001
Peterson Mirville	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 13, 2025
Forrest Preston	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 31, 1993
Joel Waldrop	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 13, 2025

Same chain in South Carolina

All 193 in chain →

Facility	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Life Care Center of Hilton Head 120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 CCN 425147Abuse icon	88		Jul 17, 2025	151 IJ	$8,281
Life Care Center of Charleston 2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406 CCN 425332	148		Jan 8, 2026	131 IJ	$17k

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
ZIP: 29223
County: Richland County FIPS 45079
State: South Carolina
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Wildewood Downs 1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC 29223 CCN 425385	3.2 km	32	Jan 22, 2026	13	—
Nhc Healthcare - Parklane 7601 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 CCN 425352	4.5 km	106	Feb 12, 2026	10	—
Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare 100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203 CCN 425387	6.6 km	80	Apr 16, 2026	5	—
Pruitthealth- Blythewood 1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia, SC 29229 CCN 425400	6.9 km	120	Sep 19, 2025	14	—
White Oak Manor - Columbia 3001 Beechaven Road, Columbia, SC 29204 CCN 425068	8.8 km	120	Nov 20, 2025	91 harm	$8,788
Forest Acres Post Acute 2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 CCN 425008	10.5 km	132	Jul 17, 2026	221 IJ	$82k
Pruitthealth- Columbia 2451 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 CCN 425013	10.8 km	144	Jul 9, 2026	34	$44k
Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center 1007 N King St, Columbia, SC 29223 CCN 425287	11.3 km	88	Sep 11, 2025	271 IJ	$52k

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	425337	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	425337	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 425337

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