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Nursing homes in West Columbia, South Carolina

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4Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
422Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
4Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
3Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in West Columbia

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

20 homes

Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation

2416 Sunset Boulevard · West Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

132 certified beds0.6 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Nhc Healthcare - Lexington

2993 Sunset Blvd · West Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

170 certified beds1.5 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation

300 Agape Drive · West Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

98 certified beds0.7 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

1 Still Hopes Drive · West Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

22 certified beds2.4 mi from West Columbia centerMedicare

St Andrews Operator

3514 Sidney Road · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

108 certified beds4.3 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Forest Acres Post Acute

2601 Forest Drive · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

132 certified beds5.5 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

PruittHealth- Columbia

2451 Forest Drive · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

144 certified beds5.3 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

White Oak Manor - Columbia

3001 Beechaven Road · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds6.4 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone

2200 Harden Street · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Government (state)

252 certified beds4.6 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio

2200 Harden Street · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Government (state)

308 certified beds4.6 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

100 Finley Road · Columbia, SC

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

80 certified beds10.9 mi from West Columbia centerMedicare

L.M.C.- Extended Care

815 Old Cherokee Road · Lexington, SC

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

352 certified beds8.6 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington

200 Wellmore Drive · Lexington, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

60 certified beds6.6 mi from West Columbia centerMedicare

Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center

1007 N King St · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

88 certified beds5.4 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Columbia

2514 Faraway Drive · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

179 certified beds11.8 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Nhc Healthcare - Parklane

7601 Parklane Road · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

106 certified beds10.1 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Wildewood Downs

1215 Wildewood Downs Circle · Columbia, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

32 certified beds13.7 mi from West Columbia centerMedicare

Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia

700 Davega Drive · Lexington, SC

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

22 certified beds2.5 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

The Heritage at Lowman Rehab and Healthcare

201 Fortress Drive · White Rock, SC

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

152 certified beds14.0 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Sedgewood Manor Health Care Center

1645 Ridge Road · Hopkins, SC

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

38 certified beds14.8 mi from West Columbia centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside West Columbia city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

West Columbia3.50
South Carolina3.01
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: West Columbia (4 facilities), South Carolina (187 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

West Columbia4 hr 49 min
South Carolina3 hr 50 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · West Columbia: average of 4 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

West Columbia52%
South Carolina46%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · West Columbia: average of 3 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for West Columbia

This directory lists 4 nursing homes in West Columbia, South Carolina, with 422 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 3.5 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 2 homes hold four or five stars and 1 has one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community (5 stars) and Nhc Healthcare - Lexington (4 stars).

By ownership, 75% are for-profit and 25% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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Planning your search in West Columbia

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in West Columbia

How many nursing homes are in West Columbia?

There are 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in West Columbia, with 422 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in West Columbia have the highest Medicare rating?

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community (5 stars), Nhc Healthcare - Lexington (4 stars), Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation (3 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in West Columbia?

3.5 out of 5 across 4 rated homes, compared with 3.0 for South Carolina as a whole.

Do nursing homes in West Columbia accept Medicaid?

3 of the 4 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in South Carolina.

Are any nursing homes in West Columbia on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.