LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLUMBIA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and quality measures ratings and a 3-star staffing rating. It reported 3.88 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included care planning, accident prevention/supervision, and quality assurance.
Last inspection: December 8, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8761.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.55
Licensed practical nurses
1.23
Nurse aides
2.10
Weekend nursing
3.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.2%17.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%5.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.8%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.5%6.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
34.6%22.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—24.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.5%33.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
42.3%40.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.4%9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.9%69%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
61%43.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited June 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
Occupancy
94.9 residents on an average day (77% of 123 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.