Forest Acres Post Acute

Nursing Home · Columbia, SC

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number425008

Contact & location

2601 Forest Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
Richland County
Phone
(803) 256-4983
ZIP code
29204 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
132
Residents per day
125.0 (95% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Forest Acres Community Healthcare, LLC
Chain
Pacs Group (274 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
February 28, 1972
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.88 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.17 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.00 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.71 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.67 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
64.9 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
84.6 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 15, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-15 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2024-02-15 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-15 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-15 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-15 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-02-15 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-15 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-15 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-02-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $82,018 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-02-15Payment Denial24 days payment denial
2024-02-15Fine$82,018

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
SC Master Tenant, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Providence Group NH, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Truist Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Haws, Caden (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hunt, Leon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Providence Administrative Consulting Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Providence Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Apt, Frederick (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Haws, Caden (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hunt, Leon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Jergensen, Joshua (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nickerson, Latasha (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Forest Acres Post Acute?

Forest Acres Post Acute has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in South Carolina.

How many beds does Forest Acres Post Acute have?

It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 125 residents per day.

Has Forest Acres Post Acute been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $82,018 in the last three years.

Who owns Forest Acres Post Acute?

It is part of Pacs Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Forest Acres Post Acute?

(803) 256-4983. The facility is located at 2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.