Home / South Carolina / Columbia
1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC 29223 · Richland County · (803) 788-5115
32 certified beds, about 27 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare since 2006
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 425385 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 22, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the South Carolina average is 3.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since May 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.27 hours per resident per day, against 3.84 across South Carolina and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.22 of those hours.
41.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Carolina average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Senior Living Communities, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
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.
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 9 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications and biologicals remained sterile in 1 of 1 treatment carts reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure proper personal protective equipment (PPE) was used for Resident (R)2 during a dressing change. In addition, the facility failed to follow proper procedures related to dressing changes for 1 of 1 resident reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy the facility failed to ensure that opened food items were properly labeled and stored, 2 of 2 kitchens reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)4 had adequate supervision to prevent a fall. 1 of 3 reviewed for accident/hazards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care in accordance with professional standards. The facility failed to clarify one of one sampled resident (Resident (R1) physician's orders regarding the correct CPAP Support Therapy mode and settings. Findings Include: A review of the facility policy titled CPAP/ BiPAP Support, with a complete revision date of March 2015 states - Preparation 3. Review the physician's order to determine the oxygen concentration and flow, and the PEEP pressure (CPAP, IPAP, and EPAP) for the machine. 4. Review and follow the manufacturer's instructions for CPAP machine setup and oxygen delivery. Steps in the procedure 8. Set mode, CPAP, IPAP, and EPAP settings on the machine, as prescribed. Documentation- Document the following in the resident's medical record: 3. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy titled, Storage of Medications, and Controlled Substances, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a small metal box containing narcotics was permanently affixed in one of one medication refrigerators located in one of one medication storage rooms. The facility further failed to ensure discontinued narcotics were secured and double locked, while awaiting destruction. The facility additionally failed to ensure 4 insulin pens, in use, were dated with an open date and expiration date once opened in one of two medication carts.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and labeled properly in the dry goods storage, walk-in fridge, and walk- in freezer to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. The facility also failed to ensure the ice machine was properly sanitized and/or cleaned.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, interview and record review, the facility failed to track and trend antibiotic usage, infections and perform infection surveillance for six of the twelve months reviewed. This failure placed all residents at risk for potential transmission of infections and communicable diseases. The facility census was 16.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to review and revise a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 1 (Resident (R)17) of 10 residents whose comprehensive care plans were reviewed. Specifically, the facility failed to revise the comprehensive care plan for R17 after a pressure ulcer was identified.
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on October 10, 2024, 3 on May 18, 2023.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 5.27 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.22 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.74 | 3.33 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.93 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.11 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 36.4% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.60 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 5.48 on weekdays and 4.74 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.45 in April to June 2025 to 5.27 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 | 5.27 | 1.22 | 5.48 | 4.74 | 4.9% | 0 of 90 | 27 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.80 | 1.46 | 5.97 | 5.38 | 4.8% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.54 | 1.31 | 5.83 | 4.79 | 2.6% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.45 | 1.34 | 5.66 | 4.92 | 6.0% | 0 of 91 | 24 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $17.90 | $16.81 to $19.08 | 21,760 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.72 | $27.59 to $34.24 | 9,400 |
| Registered nurses | $39.60 | $37.17 to $46.75 | 49,750 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.0 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.8 | 13.9 | 12.0 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Wildewood Downs's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it better than the national rate (56.5% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
56.5% this home
Better than the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · South Carolina: 53 better, 21 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 289 eligible stays.
9.9% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · South Carolina: 0 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 269 eligible stays.
7.5% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · South Carolina: 1 better, 3 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 186 eligible stays.
61.5% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina57.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 122 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina0.5% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 180 residents counted.
1.4% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina2.1% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 180 residents counted.
98.0% this home
Median of homes: South Carolina98.3% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 101 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: WILDEWOOD RETIREMENT LLC. CMS links this home to Senior Living Communities, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 4.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson, Benjamin | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 04/15/2019 |
| Thompson, Joshua | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 04/15/2019 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 06/25/2019 | |
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/25/2019 | |
| Thompson, Benjamin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/25/2019 | |
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/02/2025 | |
| Thompson, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/25/2019 | |
| Thompson, Joshua | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/25/2019 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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