Life Care Center Of Columbia

Nursing Home · Columbia, SC

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number425337

Contact & location

2514 Faraway Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Richland County
Phone
(803) 865-1999
ZIP code
29223 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
179
Residents per day
101.6 (57% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
RCM Columbia
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
July 7, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.46 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.54 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.97 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.95 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.89 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
54.8 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
53.8 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-19 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-27
2025-06-19 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-19 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-07
2025-06-19 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-26
2024-05-09 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-16
2024-05-09 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-05-09 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-05-09 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-05-09 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-05-09 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-05-09 Notify 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-05-09 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-08
2022-03-30 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2022-04-30
2022-03-30 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-30
2022-03-30 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-30

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cooper, Carol (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 33%
Cooper, Carol (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mirville, Peterson (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Waldrop, Joel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mirville, Peterson (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Robinson, Shari (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mirville, Peterson (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Robinson, Shari (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Waldrop, Joel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center Of Columbia?

Life Care Center Of Columbia has a 2-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 Life Care Center Of Columbia have?

It has 179 certified beds and cares for about 102 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center Of Columbia been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center Of Columbia?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center Of Columbia?

(803) 865-1999. The facility is located at 2514 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223.

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