Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
Nursing Home & Nursing Care · Columbia, SC

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia

Nursing Home & Nursing Care · Columbia, SC

Overview of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia

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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #88 / 232Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 232 homes in South Carolina. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Awards

America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies
Forbes' America's Best Companies
Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare
NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award

License Details

CertificationsThe Joint Commission
AccreditationsJoint Commission

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Visitor PolicyVisiting hours 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Wifi
Specific ProgramsOccupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech therapy, Neurological rehabilitation, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Spinal cord rehabilitation, Stroke rehabilitation, Bioness H200®, DriveABLE™, LiteGait®, NeuroGYM Sit-to-Stand Trainer®, MOTOmed® muvi, TRAN-SIT® Car Transfer Simulator
Touring Hours8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SC

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SC

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

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

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
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Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia

Is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia in a walkable area?

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia?

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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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