Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

1 Still Hopes Drive · West Columbia, SC · 29169 · 8037966490

22 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 92
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 96
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day7.133.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day2.000.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.85≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (4 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 15, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F February 25, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 25, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 25, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 25, 2022 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425401 · certified since June 8, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.