elieving in the presence of God, the value of human life and the dignity of the individual the mission of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, as a ministry of the church, is to promote the well-being of older adults by providing residential, health care and hospice services.

Rice Nursing Home is licensed for 80 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Columbia average about 111 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 97% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Columbia average of roughly 84%.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 5.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbia average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.

The community is located in Richland County, SC.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Rice Nursing Home offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Church related
Beds / units 80
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Occupancy 97%
Nursing hours per resident/day 5.0
Annual staff turnover 41%
Last health inspection April 2026