Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia
700 Davega Drive · Lexington, SC · 29073 · 8037968700
22 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
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.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
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.
Corrected June 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2022
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.
Corrected March 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425396 · certified since March 26, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.