Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Columbia, SC (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Columbia, SC, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Nhc Healthcare - Parklane
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 58 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Wildewood Downs
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 16 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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PruittHealth- Blythewood
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 22 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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White Oak Manor - Columbia
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 39 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,788 in the last three years.
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Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 58 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Life Care Center of Columbia
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 28 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 30 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $51,803 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 24 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $59,779 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Forest Acres Post Acute
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 53 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $82,018 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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PruittHealth- Columbia
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 31 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $48,523 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Columbia, SC
What is the best-rated nursing home in Columbia, SC?
By Medicare’s ratings, Nhc Healthcare - Parklane ranks first in Columbia, SC, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Columbia, SC?
11 homes in Columbia, SC qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Columbia, SC, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data