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Nursing Homes in Columbia, SC

Find nursing homes close to family in Columbia, SC. Compare facility addresses, CMS ratings, staffing and inspection records.

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State avg: 3.20 | Nat'l avg: 3.10

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State avg: $27K | Nat'l avg: $70K

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Columbia Care Quality Metrics

Government-verified data on staffing levels, regulatory fines, community health indicators, and housing economics near care facilities in Columbia.

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