RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 12 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Columbia, SC (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Columbia, SC, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

12Nursing Homes in Columbia
2.4/5
-0.6 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Columbia Avg Rating
$74K+$41K vs state avgState avg: $33KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Nhc Healthcare - Parklane

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
106 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above South Carolina avg of 3.0

7601 Parklane RoadColumbia, SC 29223

(803) 741-9090

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above South Carolina avg of 3.0

100 Finley RoadColumbia, SC 29203

(803) 691-5720

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Pruitthealth- Blythewood

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above South Carolina avg of 3.0

1075 Heather Green DriveColumbia, SC 29229

(803) 419-9863

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Wildewood Downs

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
32 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above South Carolina avg of 3.0

1215 Wildewood Downs CircleColumbia, SC 29223

(803) 788-5115

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51 Penalty

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

White Oak Manor - Columbia

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Nov 2025

At South Carolina avg of 3.0

3001 Beechaven RoadColumbia, SC 29204

(803) 782-4363

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Life Care Center Of Columbia

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
179 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

2514 Faraway DriveColumbia, SC 29223

(803) 865-1999

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72 Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
88 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

1007 N King StColumbia, SC 29223

(803) 699-4111

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84 Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
308 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

2200 Harden StreetColumbia, SC 29203

(803) 737-5300

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91 Penalty

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

St Andrews Operator, Llc

Sole proprietorship

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
108 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

3514 Sidney RoadColumbia, SC 29210

(803) 798-9715

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102 Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Pruitthealth- Columbia

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
185 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

2451 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204

(964) 341-6758

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113 Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

Forest Acres Post Acute

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
132 BedsInspected May 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

2601 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204

(803) 256-4983

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124 Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, SC

C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell And Stone

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
252 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below South Carolina avg of 3.0

2200 Harden StreetColumbia, SC 29203

(803) 737-5300

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City report

Care landscape in Columbia

How Columbia compares with the rest of South Carolina on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+16.4%

    About 20% lower than the state average of 20.5%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover52.2%

    About 11% higher than the state average of 47.0%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.1%

    A little higher than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Columbia, SC?

This page evaluates 12 eligible nursing homes in Columbia, SC and shows the top 12.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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