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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4No 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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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

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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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