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Independent Living Home

The Oaks of Orangeburg

Independent Living Home

The Oaks of Orangeburg

1000 Methodist Oaks Dr, Orangeburg, SC 29115 View map
Overview of The Oaks of Orangeburg

Nestled on 650 acres of picturesque land, The Oaks on the Edisto is a warm and inviting senior living community in Orangeburg, South Carolina. With nearly 300 living accommodations, this community offers a continuum of care that prioritizes the overall well-being of its residents. Seniors can stay physically fit and active through the on-site fitness center and heated pool, which offer personal training programs and exercise classes. The community also fosters emotional well-being by providing stimulating activities such as bocce games, kayaking sessions, arts and crafts, and more.At The Oaks on the Edisto, residents can experience the convenience of aging in place with a comprehensive range of care services available, including independent living, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and in-home care. The dedicated team of professional caregivers and on-call nurses ensures that residents receive round-the-clock medical care as needed. From medication management to assistance with daily activities, caregivers are qualified to provide personalized care and support. The community also prioritizes residents’ safety with 24/7 security and scheduled transportation services for local medical appointments.

At The Oaks of Orangeburg, residents can experience the convenience of aging in place with a comprehensive range of care services available, including independent living, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and in-home care. The dedicated team of professional caregivers and on-call nurses ensures that residents receive round-the-clock medical care as needed. From medication management to assistance with daily activities, caregivers are qualified to provide personalized care and support. The community also prioritizes residents’ safety with 24/7 security and scheduled transportation services for local medical appointments.

(803) 456-4140

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5
South Carolina average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
1/5
South Carolina average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info 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.
1/5
South Carolina average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
3/5
South Carolina average: 3.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
2h 59m per day

This home provides 27% less nursing time per resident than the South Carolina average.

South Carolina average: 4h 5m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 122

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the South Carolina average
Occupancy rate 76.8%
Residents per day (avg) 114
Occupancy rate
76.8%
Residents per day (avg)
114

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$13.1M
Operating deficit
-$263.5K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$13,121,466.00
Operating deficit
$-263,453.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
49% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.0M
Total costs $13.4M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Reverend James McGee, CEO

Staff Composition

Total Employees
351
Full-Time Employees
351

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Oaks of Orangeburg

Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Home Home Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

South Carolina average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 23

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection
4.6

South Carolina average 3.44


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

20 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

1 critical citation More info South Carolina average: 1

0 serious citations More info South Carolina average: 0.3

22 moderate citations More info South Carolina average: 12.3

0 minor citations More info South Carolina average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jun 24, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Nov 05, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Nov 05, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Nov 05, 2024
Corrected

Compare Independent Living around Columbia The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

The Oaks of Orangeburg
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Orangeburg
122
Yes
A+
0
Suite
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

West Columbia
70
Yes
A+
63
Suite
Mill Creek Manor
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Columbia
59
Yes
A+
8
Suite
Holiday Columbia Pines
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Columbia
-
Yes
-
16
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inspire Sandhill
IL

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Columbia
-
Yes
-
57
Suite

Places of interest near The Oaks of Orangeburg

Address 51.9 miles from city center — 5.31 miles to nearest hospital (Claflin University Nurse's Office)

Address 1000 Methodist Oaks Dr, Orangeburg, SC 29115

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 127
Employees 105
Contractors 22
Staff to resident ratio 1.11:1
38% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average ratio: 1.80:1

Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 9 hours
14% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 34,460
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 62
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.8%

270 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 13 Licensed Practical Nurse: 9
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant49136216,30491100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse3093910,21191100%10
Registered Nurse7071,2228290%9
RN Director of Nursing2021,0086470%8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant4048987279%7
Speech Language Pathologist2028916774%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician2026036976%4.9
Nurse Practitioner1015376774%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Dietitian1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1015126470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014576268%7.4
Qualified Social Worker1014106673%6.2
Administrator1012566470%4
Mental Health Service Worker1011211921%6.4
Physical Therapy Aide101711%6.7
62 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
39 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 90%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 79%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 76%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 74%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 21%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
114 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (10.5%)
Medicaid
63 residents (55.3%)
Private pay or other
39 residents (34.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.6
24% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.0
29% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.6%
26% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.8%
64% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.5%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.6%
89% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.0%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
13% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
59% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.1%
65% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 35.8%
60% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.7%
31% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 26.9%
66% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
31% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 26.6%
66% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $122K
264% higher than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 15
515% more fines than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $122K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 5, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 22, 2024
$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

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

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

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

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

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

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

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

None; tax-based eligibility.

Not assessed; home-focused.

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

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

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

~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).

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

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

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