Nursing homes in Columbia, SC
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Columbia has 12 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.0-star South Carolina average. Methodology.
- 12
- Certified homes
- 2.4 ★
- Well below average for SC · South Carolina 3.0
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 1,710
- Certified beds
All 12 nursing homes in Columbia, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NHC Healthcare - Parklane | 106 | None | |
| 2 | PruittHealth- Blythewood | 120 | None | |
| 3 | Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 80 | None | |
| 4 | Wildewood Downs | 32 | $4K | |
| 5 | White Oak Manor - Columbia | 120 | $9K | |
| 6 | Life Care Center Of Columbia | 179 | None | |
| 7 | Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center | 88 | $52K | |
| 8 | C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio | 308 | $67K | |
| 9 | St Andrews Operator, LLC | 108 | $41K | |
| 10 | Forest Acres Post Acute | 132 | $85K | |
| 11 | PruittHealth- Columbia | 185 | $102K | |
| 12 | C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone | 252 | $229K |
Ratings in Columbia are best read against South Carolina and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full South Carolina directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Columbia
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Columbia, SC · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
