The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Heartland of Columbia Rehab and Nursing Center
Registered name: Forest Acres Post Acute
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified · 132 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Heartland of Columbia Rehab and Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and 2-star health inspection ratings but a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.88 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; it also carries the lowest-overall-rating attention flag.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8801 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8801.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.17
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00
- Nurse aides
- 1.71
- Weekend nursing
- 2.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 85%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12%12.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.1%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.8%6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.1%3.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.5%17.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.6%17.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%7.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.4%98.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.8%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $82,018 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 24 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 15, 2024
- $82,018
Federal fine
Feb 15, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 9, 2024
Now operated by Forest Acres Post Acute, previously Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (columbia).
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 275 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 125 residents on an average day (95% of 132 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 54 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.