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Forest Acres Post Acute
Forest Acres Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located in Columbia, South Carolina. It offers rehabilitation and long-term care services in a home-like environment. The facility provides 24-hour skilled nursing care and various rehabilitation services.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
132
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
80.6%
Residents per day (avg)
124
Occupancy rate
80.6%
Residents per day (avg)
124
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
16 days
Private pay
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
13 days
Medicaid
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$10.9M
Operating deficit
-$1.4M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$10,902,044.00
Operating deficit
$-1,369,475.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.3M
132-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License details
Additional licensing details
License number:
NCF-1099
CMS Certification Number:
425008
Awards:
4-Star Quality Measures Medicare Rating
Ownership & operating entity
Forest Acres Post Acute is administrated by KIZER, MELISSA R..
Owner name:
FOREST ACRES COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Nursing Services, Rehabilitation, Activities, Social Services
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Total health citations
12
South Carolina average 13.7
Citations per inspection
3
South Carolina average 3.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
1 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.3
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 15, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Feb 15, 2024
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Feb 15, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Feb 15, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Feb 15, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Feb 15, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Feb 15, 2024
Corrected
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.
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AL
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Forest Acres Post Acute
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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).
AL
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COLUMBIA
132
80.6%
-2%
3.00
-25%
2
12
1
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$10,8M
$3,6M
33.6%
425008
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
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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).
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.
Columbia
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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.
COLUMBIA
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Life Care Center of Columbia
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AL
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Columbia
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COLUMBIA, SC 29204-2363
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
279
Employees
115
Contractors
164
Staff to resident ratio
2.36:1
32% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average ratio: 1.80:1
Avg staff/day
48
Average shift
8.8 hours
11% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
38,317
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
28
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
61
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
154
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
23.8%
9,126 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 106
Licensed Practical Nurse: 35
Registered Nurse: 23
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 106 | 154 | 18,607 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 35 | 61 | 8,907 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 23 | 28 | 2,916 | 90 | 99% | 8.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 886 | 69 | 76% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 827 | 78 | 86% | 5.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 809 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 807 | 66 | 73% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 631 | 72 | 79% | 5.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 590 | 67 | 74% | 5.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 59 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 446 | 68 | 75% | 6.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 384 | 48 | 53% | 8 |
154 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
61 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
28 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
76%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
86%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
73%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
79%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
74%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
65%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
53%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
118 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (4.2%)
Medicaid
94 residents (79.7%)
Private pay or other
19 residents (16.1%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
25% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 8.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.0
9% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 15.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.8%
40% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 13.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.3%
24% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.0%
29% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 17.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
47% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.6%
8% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
24% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.3%
29% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.4%
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.6%
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
20% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 79.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.7%
58% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.0%
18% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$85K
153% higher than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: $34K
Number of fines
2
18% fewer fines than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
761% more payment denials than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$85K
South Carolina average
$34K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 15, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 15, 2024
$82K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 15, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 15, 2024
24 days
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 17, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 17, 2023
$3K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Forest Acres Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
80.6%
↓ 2.9pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$1,369,475
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$4,873,891
↓ ~$2.8M vs 2023
Profit Margin
-12.7%
↑ 5.9pp vs 2023
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