Nursing homes in Columbia, SC
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Columbia has 12 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.7 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 3.0-star South Carolina average. Methodology.
- 12
- Certified homes
- 2.7 ★
- Below average for SC · South Carolina 3.0
- 2
- Five-star homes
- 1,669
- Certified beds
All 12 nursing homes in Columbia, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NHC Healthcare - Parklane | 106 | None | |
| 2 | Wildewood Downs | 32 | None | |
| 3 | PruittHealth- Blythewood | 120 | None | |
| 4 | White Oak Manor - Columbia | 120 | $9K | |
| 5 | Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 80 | None | |
| 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 | $60K | |
| 9 | C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone | 252 | $239K | |
| 10 | PruittHealth- Columbia | 144 | $49K | |
| 11 | St Andrews Operator, LLC | 108 | $53K | |
| 12 | Forest Acres Post Acute | 132 | $82K |
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 · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.