Wildewood Downs
Nursing Home Facility
1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood Downs Retirement Community provides a full continuum of care for its residents. Nestled in a lovely setting, we feature short and long term skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services in an elegantly appointed, state-of the-art facility
With 32 beds, Wildewood Downs is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Columbia average about 111 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Columbia average about 2.6 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbia average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.
The community is located in Richland County, SC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Wildewood Downs. None of them caused 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, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Wildewood Downs offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, hospice care, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 32
- Occupancy 85%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
- Annual staff turnover 41%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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