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Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

COLUMBIA, SC 29203-9264 View Map

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

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Overview of Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a continuing care retirement community located in Columbia, SC. It offers a variety of services including independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities and life enrichment activities in a welcoming environment.

803-691-5720

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.63/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

86%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$14.3M

Operating deficit

-$1.1M

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$14,290,271.00

Operating deficit

$-1,083,676.00

Payroll costs

$6.1M

42.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$9.3M

Total costs $15.4M

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Homes

Additional licensing details

License number: NCF-0831

CMS Certification Number: 425387

Ownership & operating entity

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare is administrated by AMODIO, DANIEL JOHN.

Owner name: LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Memory Support

Rehabilitation

Long-term Care

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Multi-purpose room

Magnolia dining room

private dining rooms

courtyard gardens

beauty and barber salon

fitness room

card room

common laundry room

walking areas

protected wetlands areas.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Rehabilitation & Nursing, Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Independent Living, Community Programs, Events

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Dining options include a daily menu crafted from fresh, local fare, served in a comfortable dining room.

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Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

SNF

SC 29203-9264

158

86.0%

$13,665,630.00

$6,112,537.00

44.7%

77.30

4/5

4.6320

4/5

3/5

4/5

Nhc Healthcare Parklane

SNF

SC 29223-6122

180

BIRMINGHAM, WILLIAM

91.3%

$26,727,136.00

$9,755,680.00

36.5%

100.80

3/5

5.0479

3/5

4/5

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia

SNF

Life Care Center of Columbia

SNF

Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29203-9264

Bed Count: 158

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 425387

Occupancy: 86.0%

Home Revenue: $13,665,630.00

Payroll Costs: $6,112,537.00

Payroll %: 44.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.30

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6320

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Nhc Healthcare Parklane

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29223-6122

Bed Count: 180

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BIRMINGHAM, WILLIAM

CCN: 425352

Occupancy: 91.3%

Home Revenue: $26,727,136.00

Payroll Costs: $9,755,680.00

Payroll %: 36.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 100.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.0479

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Life Care Center of Columbia

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

COLUMBIA, SC 29203-9264

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171

Total Staff

136

Employees

Contractors

41,585

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	12	8.7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	40	8.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	71	7.7	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

126 staff

8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Therapy Services

27 staff

6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

4.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

11.1%

of total hours from contractors

4,631 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 10 Feeding Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Other Physician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	71	0	71	20,740	91	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	40	0	40	7,571	91	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	2,757	91	100%	8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,951	74	81%	7.7
Speech Language Pathologist	0	10	10	1,439	73	80%	6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,208	65	71%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	910	76	84%	6.1
Physical Therapy Aide	0	7	7	734	67	74%	5.5
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	648	65	71%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	498	68	75%	6.2
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	337	65	71%	4.5
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	1	1	180	39	43%	4.6
Feeding Assistant	0	1	1	167	39	43%	4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	156	34	37%	4.6
Other Physician	0	2	2	91	17	19%	4.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	82	26	29%	3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	38	6	7%	6.3

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Total Health inspections 3

23% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.9

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 8

42% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.7

2.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 8 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.0

Serious Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

Moderate Health citations 8

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 07, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 20, 2023

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 20, 2023

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 07, 2022

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Resident Census by Payment Source

80 Total Residents

Medicare 70 (87.5%)

Private Pay/Other 10 (12.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 6.7

23% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score 13.7

12% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.4%

51% below South Carolina average.

Walking Ability Worsened 19.0%

17% above South Carolina average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.6%

9% below South Carolina average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.1%

29% below South Carolina average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.1%

66% below South Carolina average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%

36% below South Carolina average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.9%

31% below South Carolina average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.0%

10% below South Carolina average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.8%

7% above South Carolina average.

Influenza Vaccine 75.0%

17% below South Carolina average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.9%

38% below South Carolina average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.3%

19% better than South Carolina average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.0%

43% better than South Carolina average

Influenza Vaccine 93.8%

20% better than South Carolina average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 86.0% ↑ 22.1pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,083,676 ↑ ~$667K vs 2022

Total Payroll $7,142,833 ↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022

Profit Margin -7.9% ↑ 5.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.9%	92.6%	93.6%	70.9%	120.5%	119.3%	105.4%	91.3%	64.3%	61.5%	64.0%	86.0%
Beds	36	36	36	80	80	80	80	80	159	159	159	158
Net Income	-$192,015	-$219,086	$321,946	-$837,679	-$1,175,884	-$1,687,769	-$1,857,789	-$2,024,326	-$1,407,812	-$2,290,269	-$1,750,762	-$1,083,676
Gross Revenue	$5,669,398	$5,903,256	$5,860,736	$7,567,877	$10,576,233	$11,364,057	$12,042,788	$11,831,825	$12,378,668	$11,600,976	$13,221,076	$13,665,630
Operating Expenses	$6,058,933	$5,958,649	$5,684,938	$7,912,868	$10,776,116	$11,956,382	$11,803,436	$12,693,279	$12,807,341	$13,556,969	$13,874,937	$14,493,339
Net Patient Revenue	$5,493,222	$5,240,521	$5,308,877	$6,492,027	$9,096,698	$9,803,682	$9,363,882	$10,155,260	$10,881,313	$10,407,071	$11,720,902	$12,785,022
Total Payroll	$3,039,310	$2,561,933	$2,880,135	$3,695,534	$4,801,896	$5,140,165	$5,001,105	$5,065,079	$5,593,309	$5,806,118	$5,710,873	$7,142,833
Profit Margin %	-3.4%	-3.7%	5.5%	-11.1%	-11.1%	-14.9%	-15.4%	-17.1%	-11.4%	-19.7%	-13.2%	-7.9%
Medicare %	10.3%	10.2%	5.0%	13.5%	15.0%	19.7%	26.4%	22.0%	12.3%	11.5%	16.1%	11.0%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	89.7%	89.8%	95.0%	86.5%	85.0%	80.3%	73.6%	78.0%	87.7%	88.5%	83.9%	89.0%
Revenue/Day	$459	$431	$432	$433	$258	$281	$304	$381	$291	$291	$316	$258
Cost/Day	$506	$490	$462	$528	$305	$343	$384	$476	$342	$380	$374	$292
Avg Length of Stay	168.6 days	173.8 days	180.8 days	119.0 days	88.4 days	68.9 days	61.2 days	60.7 days	80.9 days	86.4 days	69.5 days	66.9 days

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

SC Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

SC Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.

Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.

SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

General: Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).

SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

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Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Homestead Exemption Program

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

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