Life Care Center Of Columbia
2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 · CCN 425337
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 179
- Avg residents/day
- 107.9
- Phone
- 8038651999
Inspection history vs South Carolina & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | South Carolina avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-19 | 4 | 3.7 | 9.5 | +0.3 worse |
| 2 | 2024-05-09 | 8 | 5.0 | 9.8 | +3.0 worse |
| 3 | 2022-03-30 | 3 | 4.5 | 9.3 | -1.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.55 | 57.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.42 | 40.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.94 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (15)1 actual harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify 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.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-07-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-03-30 · Health · corrected 2022-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2022-03-30 · Health · corrected 2022-04-30
Actual harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-03-30 · Health · corrected 2022-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 67% | 1993-03-31 |
| COOPER, CAROL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 33% | 2001-08-11 |
| MIRVILLE, PETERSON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-12-07 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-06 |
| ROBINSON, SHARI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-02-09 |
| WALDROP, JOEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-02-01 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-03-06 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-02-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-03-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2001-08-20 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1993-06-01 |
Other facilities in Columbia
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare | ★★★★☆ | 80 |
| PruittHealth- Blythewood | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| Wildewood Downs | ★★★★☆ | 32 |
| NHC Healthcare - Parklane | ★★★★☆ | 106 |
| White Oak Manor - Columbia | ★★★☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.