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C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio
2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203 · Richland County · (803) 737-5300
308 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425360 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 18, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 7 health citations since November 2021, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (3 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $59,779 in the last three years; the largest was $42,759, and the latest is dated April 18, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 6.40 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.74 of those hours.
34.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
July 22, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to establish and maintain an effective Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP). Specifically, the facility failed to ensure staff followed appropriate hand hygiene during the administration of a gastrojejunostomy (G J) feeding tube flush for one sampled resident (Resident (R)25), and during medication administration for two of three residents reviewed for medication administration (R68 and R70). Findings Include: 1. Review of the policy titled, Infection Control Policy and Procedure, with a revision date of March 2026 revealed, Purpose: The purpose of this operational procedure is to establish infection control functions and responsibilities for Nursing Services at CM [NAME], Jr. Nursing Care Center, reduce and control the danger of infection. Policy: [...]
April 18, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- L Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and a review of facility policy, the facility failed to follow proper infection control protocol in 3 of 3 laundry rooms. Specifically, there was a lack of separation between the clean and soiled laundry room. Laundry staff did not adhere to manufacturer guidelines regarding the use of detergents and sanitizers. Additionally, heavily soiled clothing items were being rinsed out in areas such as resident bathroom toilets/sinks or the sinks in shared shower rooms. This failure had the potential to spread bacteria, viruses, and fungal infections. On 04/18/25 at approximately 11:45 AM, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) were notified that the failure to follow infection control standards regarding laundry services constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F880. [...]
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide Resident (R)50 with sufficient daily fluid intake, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for hydration.
December 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteAmended 1/9/25 Based on interview, record review, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to timely report an allegation of abuse to the state survey agency for 1 (Resident (R)4) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent accidents for 1 (Resident #3) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, staff were required to keep Resident #3 within line of sight when the resident was out of their room. On 11/15/2024 at approximately 7:25 PM, staff failed to supervise Resident #3 and found the resident in Resident #4's room.
March 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)1 was free from physical abuse by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2. On 03/18/24 at 10:25 AM, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing were notified that the failure to ensure Resident (R)1 was free from physical abuse constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F600. On 03/18/24 at 10:25 AM, the survey team provided the Administrator with a copy of the CMS Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template and informed the facility IJ existed as of 12/30/23. The IJ was related to 42 CFR 483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation. On 03/18/24 at 12:27 PM, the facility presented an acceptable plan of removal of the IJ. [...]
December 6, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
September 19, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent the elopement of 1 of 7 residents reviewed. Resident (R) #7 eloped from the facility on 07/02/2023 at approximately 6:16 PM. This situation placed the resident at increased risk for severe harm and / or death. R7 was outside of a safe area without facility awareness, supervision, or permission, placing her increased risk of heat exposure, dehydration and / or other medical complications, or being struck by a motor vehicle. On 09/18/23 at 1:58 PM, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) were notified that Resident (R)7's successful elopement from the facility constituted Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F689. [...]
November 23, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2025 | Fine | $42,759 |
| March 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
| September 19, 2023 | Fine | $8,193 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 6.40 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.74 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.98 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.87 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.79 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.6% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.25 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.97 on weekdays and 4.98 on weekends, 29% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 23.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 7.18 in April to June 2025 to 6.40 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 6.40 | 1.74 | 6.97 | 4.98 | 23.9% | 0 of 90 | 84 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.63 | 1.96 | 7.20 | 5.20 | 19.3% | 0 of 92 | 81 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 7.23 | 2.15 | 7.89 | 5.54 | 19.6% | 0 of 92 | 80 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 7.18 | 1.84 | 7.94 | 5.28 | 31.2% | 0 of 91 | 78 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| South Carolina, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.62 | 0.53 | 3.81 | 3.13 | 7.2% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.8 | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.8 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH ACCOUNTING OFFICE.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Dept of Mental Health Accounting Office | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2006 | |
| Bellamy, Versie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/01/2016 | |
| Morgan, Robert | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/01/2016 | |
| Turner, Tracy | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/10/2012 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 18, 2025: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 22, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
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South Carolina contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in South Carolina. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: South Carolina Department of Public Health, Healthcare Quality, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department on Aging, 1-800-868-9095. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: SC Survey and Certification Public CMS-2567 Search, where South Carolina publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 18, 2025. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $59,779 in the last three years.
- Does C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers. Legal business name: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH ACCOUNTING OFFICE.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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