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 July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Heartland of Columbia Rehab and Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star health inspection rating; its reported nurse staffing is 2.88 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1. It has the lowest overall rating flag, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included resident abuse/neglect protections, food temperature and palatability, and antibiotic use monitoring.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8801 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 15, 2025Penalties, 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 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
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
Recent history
- 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 · 281 homes · 2.8 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.