Nursing homes in Columbia, SC
Compare 12 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbia, part of the Richland area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Columbia, South Carolina, seeking long-term care can evaluate 12 local nursing homes situated across Richland County. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. While performance varies, two area providers have achieved the highest 5-star designation, including NHC Healthcare - Parklane. Families in ZIP codes 29204, 29203, 29210, and 29223 can use these federal metrics to compare quality and staffing standards.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 12 homesProvider mix in Columbia
10 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- PRUITTHEALTH2 homes
- SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH2 homes
- PACS GROUP1 home
- WHITE OAK MANAGEMENT1 home
- YAD HEALTHCARE1 home
- FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE1 home
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION1 home
What to look for in Columbia
- 7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 6 of 12 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 7 of 12 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Columbia
- 1NHC Healthcare - Parklane5.0NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Medium
- 2Wildewood Downs5.0SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small
- 3White Oak Manor - Columbia4.0WHITE OAK MANAGEMENT · Large
- 4Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare4.0LUTHERAN HOMES OF SC, INC. · Medium
- 5PruittHealth- Blythewood4.0PRUITTHEALTH · Large
- 6Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center2.0FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 7Life Care Center Of Columbia2.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
- 8C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio2.0SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH · Large
- 9Forest Acres Post Acute1.0PACS GROUP · Large
- 10PruittHealth- Columbia1.0PRUITTHEALTH · Large
All homes in Columbia
| NHC Healthcare - Parklane NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Wildewood Downs SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| White Oak Manor - Columbia WHITE OAK MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare LUTHERAN HOMES OF SC, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| PruittHealth- Blythewood PRUITTHEALTH · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Life Care Center Of Columbia LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH · Large · Government | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Forest Acres Post Acute PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| PruittHealth- Columbia PRUITTHEALTH · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH · Large · Government | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| St Andrews Operator, LLC YAD HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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