Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
Nursing Home · Columbia, SC
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
Nursing Home · Columbia, SC
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia is a rehabilitation hospital that serves patients recovering from surgery, stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic procedures, and other serious illnesses who need intensive physical and cognitive rehabilitation before moving to the next stage of care. It is operated by Encompass Health, a national provider of specialized acute rehabilitation care.
The hospital provides a physician on staff and 24-hour nursing coverage. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There are also specialized programs for neurological conditions, orthopedic recovery, spinal cord injury, and stroke, each designed to help restore function and independence. The facility’s evidence-based technology and equipment, such as the Bioness H200, LiteGait, and TRAN-SIT Car Transfer Simulator, support patients’ recovery while improving movement, mobility, and real-world skills.
Its location is somewhat walkable (Walk Score 40). Visiting family will find some nearby services within walking distance, but most travel will require a car. The hospital has an outdoor courtyard and building-wide Wi-Fi. Patients and their families can bring pets.
Most patients stay 2 to 4 weeks, which is shorter than at a nursing home. The focus is on intensive recovery toward independence or a return home, rather than on ongoing residential care.
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About This Community
AccreditationsJoint Commission
NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award
Joint Commission accreditation — The Joint CommissionVoluntary accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation's largest healthcare standards body. Earning it requires periodic unannounced on-site surveys against published safety and quality-of-care standards - a meaningfully higher bar than state licensure, which is mandatory.
Accept Medicare
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Stroke RehabilitationTherapy after a stroke to improve movement, speech, thinking, or daily living skills and support recovery and independence.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Doctor on Staff
DietitianListed as: Coordinated care team (therapists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, case managers)
VA Community Care Network and TRICARE Acceptance
Pets Allowed
Visitor PolicyVisiting hours 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Bioness H200®
Litegait®
Neurogym Sit-To-Stand Trainer®
Motomed® Muvi
Tran-Sit® Car Transfer Simulator
Signature ProgramsDriveABLE™
Touring Hours8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Room Types
Private Room
Semi-Private / Shared Room
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Care Types in This Table
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| White Oak Manor Columbia | NH SNF | Columbia | 120 | No | - | - |
| Rice Estate – Assisted Living | NH AL HOS IL MC RC SNF | Columbia | 40 | No | - | A |
| Life Care Center of Columbia | NH SNF | Columbia | 179 | No | 9 | - |
| Nhc Healthcare Parklane | NH HC HOS SNF | Columbia | 180 | No | - | - |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia | NH | Columbia | - | Yes | 40 | - |
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 Is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia in a walkable area?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia has a walk score of 40. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 Are pets allowed at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia?
Yes, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia allows residents to bring their pets.
03 Are there photos of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia provide?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia offers Nursing Care.
05 What is the address of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia is located at 2935 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
06 What is the phone number of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia?
(803) 256-4100 will put you in contact with the team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia.
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