Nursing homes in West Columbia, SC
Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Columbia, part of the Lexington area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of West Columbia, South Carolina, have access to four nursing home facilities located within the 29169 ZIP code and the surrounding Lexington County region. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community stands out as the area's single 5-star facility, reflecting the highest quality standard currently available in the city.
Rating distribution
avg 2.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in West Columbia
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in West Columbia
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in West Columbia
- 1Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community5.0SOUTH CAROLINA EPISCOPAL HOME AT STILL HOPES · Small
- 2NHC Healthcare - Lexington3.0NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Large
- 3Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation2.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 4Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation1.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
All homes in West Columbia
| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community SOUTH CAROLINA EPISCOPAL HOME AT STILL HOPES · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| NHC Healthcare - Lexington NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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