Nursing Homes in ZIP 29203 (Columbia, SC)
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 29203, Columbia, SC, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 2.3 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio | 2.0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 308 | 83.7% | 35.1% | 3 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 252 | 57.9% | — | 5 |
| Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 80 | 77.3% | 55.6% | 0 |
Data profile for ZIP 29203
Using CMS data, we can profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 29203: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 government, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 640 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 5.52 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 45.4% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $304,708.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 640 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $304,708 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 5.52 |
| Avg RN turnover | 45.4% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 29203
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Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 29203
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 29203, Columbia, SC, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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