Life Care Center of Columbia
2514 Faraway Dr, Columbia, SC 29223-3969
Located close to I-77 and I-20, Life Care Center of Columbia is the premier nursing home facility of the Midlands. This 179-bed facility offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapies, long-term nursing care, a secured Alzheimer's care unit, respite stays and outpatient therapy.
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
With 179 beds, Life Care Center of Columbia is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Columbia average about 111 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbia average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 55%.
The community is located in Richland County, SC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Life Care Center of Columbia. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Life Care Center of Columbia offers memory care, nursing home care, and respite care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 179
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 55%
- Last health inspection June 2025
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