Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
108
91 employees · 17 contractors · 32 on an average day Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · West Columbia, SC
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · West Columbia, SC
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community accepts Medicare and private pay.
Situated upon 44 acres of tranquil woods in the greater Columbia area, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s open arms welcome all who seek an active independent living home to make the most of their golden years. A range of cozy apartments and free-standing cottages are available, coupled with a staff of well-trained nurses that provide individualized care upon request, making for a safe environment, conducive to relaxation. Still Hopes offers a Wellness Center, Solutions for Living at Home services such as cooking, cleaning, and even healthcare, and rehabilitation plans, for a holistic approach to daily physical and mental rejuvenation. Learn to love your artistic side, discover musical talent you never knew you had, or work on your backhand on the golf course; there’s no shortage of activities you can finally make time for all while your basic necessities are covered.
Should you want to venture out ever so often, Still Hopes is an independent living home that’s not only peaceful but accessible; around seven minutes away is the center of downtown Columbia with every manner of establishment well-within reach.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 119 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
7h 8m
This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 119 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
7h 8mStandout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +256% above South Carolina average
0 of 6 metrics below South Carolina average
Daily care time per resident, by role
Registered nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 18 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
18 staff · 7.7-hour shifts
2h 15m
↑ 256% · SC 38mThis facility: 2h 15m per resident per day, 256% above the South Carolina average of 38m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 18 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
18 staff · 7.7-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 12 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
12 staff · 8.8-hour shifts
1h 17m
↑ 26% · SC 1h 1mThis facility: 1h 17m per resident per day, 26% above the South Carolina average of 1h 1m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 12 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
12 staff · 8.8-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 33 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
33 staff · 7.5-hour shifts
3h 36m
↑ 62% · SC 2h 13mThis facility: 3h 36m per resident per day, 62% above the South Carolina average of 2h 13m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 33 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
33 staff · 7.5-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 20m
Physical therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
11m
↑ 126% · SC 5mThis facility: 11m per resident per day, 126% above the South Carolina average of 5m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
5h 40m
↑ 69% · SC 3h 21mThis facility: 5h 40m per resident per day, 69% above the South Carolina average of 3h 21m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
1h 19m
↑ 229% · SC 24mThis facility: 1h 19m per resident per day, 229% above the South Carolina average of 24m (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–SunUS average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 28m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
108
91 employees · 17 contractors · 32 on an average day
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
6.2 h
↓ 22% · SC 7.9 hThis facility: 6.2 h, 22% below the South Carolina average of 7.9 h (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
17,920 staff hours this quarter
See full South Carolina ranking →84% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
South Carolina average: 89% · Contractors this quarter: Speech Language Pathologist (4), Respiratory Therapy Technician (4), Physical Therapy Aide (3), Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff (2), Physical Therapy Assistant (2), Qualified Social Worker (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
22
Rank #132 / 133Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 132nd out of 133 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
22
Rank #132 / 133Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 132nd out of 133 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Years of operating
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #3 / 10Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 10 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Carolina facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #3 / 10Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 10 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Carolina facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
49
years
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #3 / 46Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 46 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #3 / 46Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 46 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
63
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #31 / 87Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 31st out of 87 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 87. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #31 / 87Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 31st out of 87 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 87. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
93.2%
This home usually has limited availability
Based on residents per day and 22 beds.
Similar to the South Carolina average: 89.7%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
21
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
31
days
BBB Rating
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+
Not Accredited
How BBB ratings workAbout This Community
CMS Certification Number425401
Total Employees
140
Full-Time Employees
140
Accept Medicare
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation
Pets Allowed
Building TypeMid-rise
CMS Health Inspection History
Total health inspections
2
↓ 46% · SC 3.7This facility: 2, 46% below the South Carolina average of 3.7 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
2
Rank #2 / 117Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 117 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 117 SC facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 84% · SC 12.7This facility: 2, 84% below the South Carolina average of 12.7 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
1
Rank #1 / 117Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 117 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 117 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 71% · SC 3.4This facility: 1, 71% below the South Carolina average of 3.4 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
2 of 2 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · SC 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the South Carolina average of 0.8 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
0
↓ 100% · SC 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the South Carolina average of 0.3 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
2
↓ 83% · SC 11.6This facility: 2, 83% below the South Carolina average of 11.6 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · SC 0.1This facility: 0, 100% below the South Carolina average of 0.1 (among South Carolina facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jun 12, 2025 · 1 citation (Pharmacy, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Infection Control, 1 of 2 citations · 2 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jun 12, 2025
1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Apr 17, 2024
1 citation
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 2 citations
Infection Control
1 deficiency (50%)
Pharmacy Services
1 deficiency (50%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Enforcement
Penalties and fines
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.
Total fines
$0
SC avg $28KSouth Carolina average: $28,139. Average among the 98 South Carolina facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
SC avg 2.03South Carolina average: 2.03. Average among the 98 South Carolina facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
SC avg 0.1South Carolina average: 0.1. Average among the 98 South Carolina facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the South Carolina average.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 82% · SC 2.8This facility: 5.0, 82% above the SC average of 2.8 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only
Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.3%
↑ 18% · US 53.7This facility: 63.3, 18% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.3%
↑ 18% · US 53.7This facility: 63.3, 18% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
69.7%
↑ 38% · US 50.6This facility: 69.7, 38% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
69.7%
↑ 38% · US 50.6This facility: 69.7, 38% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.0%
↑ 26% · US 0.8This facility: 1.0, 26% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.0%
↑ 26% · US 0.8This facility: 1.0, 26% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
↑ 155% · SC 1.4This facility: 3.7, 155% above the SC average of 1.4 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
↑ 155% · SC 1.4This facility: 3.7, 155% above the SC average of 1.4 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
↑ 20% · SC 81.9This facility: 98.4, 20% above the SC average of 81.9 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
↑ 20% · SC 81.9This facility: 98.4, 20% above the SC average of 81.9 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
↑ 24% · SC 79.0This facility: 98.1, 24% above the SC average of 79.0 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
↑ 24% · SC 79.0This facility: 98.1, 24% above the SC average of 79.0 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.5%
↓ 33% · SC 24.7This facility: 16.5, 33% below the SC average of 24.7 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.5%
↓ 33% · SC 24.7This facility: 16.5, 33% below the SC average of 24.7 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.5%
↓ 18% · SC 14.1This facility: 11.5, 18% below the SC average of 14.1 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.5%
↓ 18% · SC 14.1This facility: 11.5, 18% below the SC average of 14.1 (among SC facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending September 2024, compared with 105 South Carolina nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Sep 2024
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, but less than last year
−62.7% operating margin
+5.7 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($19.2M) turns it into a net profit to $0.0M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends more on payroll than most South Carolina homes
83.4% payroll share of revenue
SC average 60.8%Rank #8 / 105Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 8th out of 105 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $2.4M while revenue rose $2.6M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with South Carolina homes.
Revenue & profit
Big revenue, persistent losses
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | SC median | Compared with SC homesRank in SC | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $30.6M | +$2.6M | Trend 20172024 | SC median $11.9M | Rank in SC Rank #4 / 105Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 105 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 97% of homes | Top 3% in SC Higher net patient revenue than 97% of SC homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $49.7M | +$2.6M | Trend 20172024 | SC median $12.9M | Rank in SC Rank #2 / 105Operating expenses — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 105 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for operating expenses. Shows everything it cost to run the home — staff, supplies, rent, admin — compared with other South Carolina homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Expenses in dollars mostly follow how big a home is, so this compares size, not efficiency; read it next to operating margin. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 99% of homes | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$19.2M | +$0.0M | Trend 20172024 | SC median $0.1M | Rank in SC Rank #102 / 105Net patient income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 102nd out of 105 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for net patient income. Shows net patient revenue minus operating expenses, compared with other South Carolina homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes that lost money on care are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 3% of homes | Loss, narrowing Resident care lost money this year, less than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −62.7% | +5.7 pts | Trend 20172024 | SC median 1.2% | Rank in SC Rank #95 / 105Operating margin — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 95th out of 105 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for operating margin. Shows net patient income as a share of net patient revenue, compared with other South Carolina homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Unlike the dollar figures it does not follow size, so it is the fairest comparison of financial health between a small home and a large one. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 10% of homes | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $19.2M | — | Trend — | SC median $0.1M | Rank in SC Rank #4 / 101Other income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 101 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for other income. Shows income from outside resident care — investments, grants, rentals, services — compared with other South Carolina homes reporting a recent fiscal year. It is not part of net patient revenue; a high rank here can offset a loss on care. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 97% of homes | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $0.0M | +$2.6M | Trend — | SC median $0.3M | Rank in SC Rank #67 / 104Net income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 67th out of 104 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for net income. Shows the bottom line after other income, compared with other South Carolina homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes with a net loss are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 36% of homes | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends more of revenue on staff than most South Carolina homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | SC median | Compared with SC homesRank in SC | In short |
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| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $25.5M | +$2.4M | Trend 20172024 | SC median $7.4M | Rank in SC Rank #3 / 105Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 105 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 98% of homes | Top 2% in SC by size Higher payroll than 98% of SC homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 83.4% | +1.2 pts | Trend 20172024 | SC median 57.5% | Rank in SC Rank #8 / 105Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 8th out of 105 nursing homes we track in South Carolina for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Carolina average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 93% of homes | 22.6 pts over SC average The SC average is 60.8% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · SC benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the South Carolina payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin SC payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Net patient revenue | $16.5M | $16.9M | $17.7M | $19.5M | $21.1M | $25.1M | $28.0M | $30.6M |
| Operating expenses | $24.3M | $26.3M | $32.0M | $34.5M | $38.8M | $45.2M | $47.2M | $49.7M |
| Net patient income | −$7.8M | −$9.4M | −$14.2M | −$15.1M | −$17.7M | −$20.2M | −$19.2M | −$19.2M |
| Operating margin | −47.6% | −55.4% | −80.2% | −77.4% | −84.0% | −80.5% | −68.4% | −62.7% |
| Net income | $1.8M | $0.9M | −$4.3M | −$4.2M | $0.4M | −$3.8M | −$2.6M | $0.0M |
| Payroll costs | $12.8M | $14.3M | $15.6M | $17.6M | $19.5M | $21.5M | $23.0M | $25.5M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 77.4% | 84.5% | 88.1% | 90.5% | 92.7% | 85.8% | 82.2% | 83.4% |
| Beds | 62 | 62 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Gross revenue | $18.0M | $18.2M | $18.7M | $19.9M | $21.6M | $25.5M | $28.4M | $30.8M |
| Salaries | $11.2M | $12.6M | $13.7M | $15.4M | $17.2M | $19.2M | $20.7M | $22.6M |
| Wage-related costs | $1.6M | $1.7M | $2.0M | $2.2M | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.4M | $2.8M |
| Contract labor | $1.0M | $1.0M | $0.8M | $0.6M | $0.8M | $0.8M | $0.6M | $0.7M |
| Other operating costs | $11.6M | $12.0M | $16.3M | $16.9M | $19.2M | $23.7M | $24.1M | $24.2M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $767 | $796 | $836 | $864 | $978 | $1,133 | $1,231 | $1,253 |
| Cost per day | $1,132 | $1,237 | $1,506 | $1,533 | $1,799 | $2,046 | $2,072 | $2,037 |
| Average length of stay | 29.0 days | 26.3 days | 25.5 days | 22.8 days | 26.2 days | 22.0 days | 24.6 days | 31.0 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Arriving
286 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
218 · 76%
Medicaid
0 · 0%
Private pay & other
68 · 24%
Leaving
286 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
194 · 68%
Medicaid
0 · 0%
Private pay & other
92 · 32%
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Carolina average is: 60.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | West Columbia | 22
Facility
22
SC AVG
109
Rank
#132 / 133 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
SC AVG
89.7%
Rank
#31 / 87 | +4% | 7.14
Facility
7.14
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#3 / 119 | +81% | +73% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 2
Facility
2
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#2 / 117 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#1 / 117 | - | 21 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
SC AVG
33
Rank
#3 / 46 | Frances Case | $30.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$30.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$13.4M
Rank
#4 / 105 | $25.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$25.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$7.9M
Rank
#3 / 105 | 83.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
83.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
60.8%
Rank
#8 / 105 | 425401 | ||||
| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | Columbia (Williamsburg East) | 57
Facility
57
SC AVG
109
Rank
#114 / 133 | - | - | 6.19
Facility
6.19
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#6 / 119 | +21% | +50% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 9
Facility
9
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#46 / 117 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#52 / 117 | - | 22 | - |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
33
Rank
#25 / 46 | Wildewood Retirement LLC | $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$13.4M
Rank
#83 / 105 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$7.9M
Rank
#57 / 105 | 78.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
78.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
60.8%
Rank
#11 / 105 | 425385 | ||||
| White Oak Manor Columbia | NH SNF | Columbia | 120
Facility
120
SC AVG
109
Rank
#52 / 133 |
91.8%
Facility
91.8%
SC AVG
89.7%
Rank
#49 / 87 | +2% | 4.02
Facility
4.02
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#56 / 119 | -12% | -3% | $8.8k
Facility
$8.8k
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#66 / 120 | 9
Facility
9
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#46 / 117 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#27 / 117 | 1 | 110 | - | - | Nhc Healthcare/Columbia Wo LLC | $10.4M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $7.3M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 70.7%*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 425068 | ||||
| Nhc Healthcare Parklane | NH HC HOS SNF | Columbia | 180
Facility
180
SC AVG
109
Rank
#4 / 133 | - | - | 5.48
Facility
5.48
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#9 / 119 | -37% | +33% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 10
Facility
10
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#49 / 117 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#95 / 117 | - | 105 | - | - | Nhc Healthcare/Parklane LLC | $24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$13.4M
Rank
#8 / 105 | $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$7.9M
Rank
#14 / 105 | 48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
60.8%
Rank
#91 / 105 | 425352 | ||||
| Rice Estate – Assisted Living | NH AL HOS IL MC RC SNF | Columbia | 40
Facility
40
SC AVG
109
Rank
#128 / 133 | - | - | 5.05
Facility
5.05
SC AVG
4.12
Rank
#17 / 119 | -39% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$28.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
SC AVG
12.7
Rank
#14 / 117 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#7 / 117 | - | 77 | A | - | Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc | $14.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$13.4M
Rank
#32 / 105 | $7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$7.9M
Rank
#44 / 105 | 54.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
54.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
60.8%
Rank
#69 / 105 | 425387 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other SC nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial assistance
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is in West Columbia, South Carolina. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- SC specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
South Carolina Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
- Income limit
- Net monthly income may not exceed $1,804 for the individual under the published January 1 2026 OSS standard.
- Asset limit
- Individual resources may not exceed $2,000 under the January 1 2026 standard.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina residents age 65 or older or blind or disabled who satisfy SSI eligibility rules except income and live in a licensed Community Residential Care Facility enrolled in OSS.
- SC specifics
- Only participating residential care facilities qualify. This is distinct from the Community Choices Waiver.
What it provides
- State-funded cash assistance is paid to the participating facility for the resident.
- Eligible recipients also receive full Medicaid benefits.
Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver
South Carolina Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver
- Income limit
- 2026 · Published individual long-term-care and HCBS waiver limit is $2,982 per month (300% of the SSI federal benefit rate) effective January 1 2026.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina resident meeting Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care requirements; generally age 65 or older or blind or disabled; CLTC assessment and an eligible waiver are required.
- SC specifics
- CLTC is the assessment and service system; the Community Choices waiver is a specific home- and community-based option; Its renewal is effective July 1 2026.
What it provides
- Authorized home- and community-based waiver services depend on the specific waiver and assessed care plan.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- 2026 · SCDHHS publishes monthly individual bases of $1,330 QMB; $1,596 SLMB; $1,796 QI; Couple bases are $1,804; $2,164; $2,435 respectively; Effective March 1 2026; countable-income rules and exclusions apply.
- Asset limit
- 2026 · $9,950 individual and $14,910 couple in countable resources; exclusions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina Medicare beneficiaries must satisfy the applicable QMB SLMB or QI eligibility criteria.
- SC specifics
- QMB covers premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums only.
What it provides
- QMB assistance with Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB or QI assistance with Part B premiums; Benefits are tier-specific.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
South Carolina LIHEAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
- Income limit
- 60% of state median income by household size.
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible South Carolina household with a current home-energy expense and required residence citizenship or qualified-immigration and household-income documentation.
- SC specifics
- Assistance is funding-dependent; local Community Action Agencies may impose more restrictive benefit frequency or maximum assistance rules.
What it provides
- Partial assistance with home heating and cooling expenses; award depends on income energy costs previous assistance and available funds.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
Eligibility
- General
- Qualifying legal-residence homeowner age 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled or legally blind; state residency and ownership rules apply.
- SC specifics
- Exemption applies to the first $50,000 of fair market value of the qualifying legal residence; actual tax savings vary.
What it provides
- Property-tax exemption on the first $50,000 of qualifying home value.
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
- Income limit
- SNAP eligibility and income deductions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- ESAP simplifies SNAP applications for qualifying older households with no earned income.
- SC specifics
- The Department of Social Services administers ESAP applications.
What it provides
- Simplified application for eligible SNAP food benefits paid through EBT; this is not a separate fixed-value food grant.
Know before you visit
Frequently Asked Questions about Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 Is Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in a walkable area?
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community?
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community's occupancy is 93.2%.
03 How long has Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community been in business?
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 49 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Does Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community on this page.
05 Are pets allowed at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community?
Yes, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.
06 What is the best email address for Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community?
The team at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community can be reached at marketing@stillhopes.org.
07 What is the overall rating for Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community?
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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