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Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia
700 Davega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073 · Lexington County · (803) 796-8700
22 certified beds, about 20 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2010
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425396 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 5, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 6 health citations since May 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.68 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.45 of those hours.
65.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
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 6 health citations on file.
August 5, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
June 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for a cognitively impaired resident at risk for elopement. Specifically, on 04/04/26, Resident (R)2 was found outside on the ground, with her wheelchair on top of her, following a fall of approximately four feet from the loading dock, located in the back of the building. R2 sustained multiple abrasions to the forehead and a contusion with discoloration and bruising to the left elbow.
June 5, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of food items in 1 of 1 main kitchens.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, manufacturer's recommendation, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)68 was free from a significant medication error. Specifically, Registered Nurse (RN)2 failed to correctly prime an insulin kwik pen prior to administering the insulin, for 1 of 1 residents observed receiving insulin via an insulin pen.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired biological's and medications were removed from storage and not stored with other medications and biological in use, for 1 of 1 treatment cart and in 1 of 2 medication carts.
May 9, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual, report review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) assessment was transmitted timely for 3 of 5 residents (Resident (R)267, R268 and R269). Findings Include: Review of the RAI 3.0 manual section 5.2, dated 10/19, revealed Timeliness Criteria indicated .Transmitting Data: Submission files are transmitted to the Quality Improvement and Enhancement System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) system using the CMS wide area network. Providers must transmit all sections of the MDS 3.0 .Transmission requirements apply to all MDS 3.0 records used to meet both federal . requirements . Assessment Transmission .All other MDS assessments must be submitted within 14 days of the MDS Completion Date . [...]
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy the facility failed to provide an appropriate clinical rationale for indication of use for Resident (R)5's antipsychotic medication. 1 of 5 reviewed for antipsychotic medications.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on May 9, 2024.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 5.68 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.45 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.81 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.10 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.13 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 65.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 72.7% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.97 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 6.04 on weekdays and 4.81 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.01 in April to June 2025 to 5.68 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 | 5.68 | 1.45 | 6.04 | 4.81 | 0.2% | 1 of 90 | 20 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.29 | 1.24 | 5.59 | 4.53 | 1.8% | 0 of 92 | 20 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.90 | 1.73 | 6.17 | 5.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 18 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.01 | 1.90 | 6.33 | 5.19 | 0.5% | 0 of 91 | 17 |
| 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 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 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.1 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.7 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA. CMS links this home to Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/18/1954 |
| Fant, Luther | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2020 | |
| Johnson, Kevin | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/03/2023 | |
| Stamper, Amanda | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/05/2021 | |
| Fant, Luther | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2020 | |
| Hughes, Meredith | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Johnson, Kevin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/03/2023 | |
| Stamper, Amanda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/05/2021 | |
| Fant, Luther | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2020 | |
| Hughes, Meredith | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Johnson, Kevin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/03/2023 | |
| Stamper, Amanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/05/2021 |
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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 16, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 9, 2024: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- St. Andrews Operator, LLC Columbia, 2.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation West Columbia, 2.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community West Columbia, 4.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington Lexington, 5.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone Columbia, 6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio Columbia, 6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 7 citations
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 Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 5, 2026. The South Carolina average is 3.7.
- Has Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia 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 Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina. Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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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