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Forest Acres Post Acute

COLUMBIA, SC 29204-2363 View Map

Forest Acres Post Acute is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

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Overview of 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.

(803) 256-4983

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.00/day South Carolina avg: 4.00/day

Overall rating

1/5

South Carolina avg: 2.8/5

Health Inspection

2/5

South Carolina avg: 2.7/5

Staffing

1/5

South Carolina avg: 2.9/5

Quality Measures

4/5

South Carolina avg: 3.4/5

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.

80.6%

124

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for

Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

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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

Home revenue

$10.9M

Operating deficit

-$1.4M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$10,902,044.00

Operating deficit

$-1,369,475.00

Payroll costs

$3.6M

33.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$8.6M

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 Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Homes

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

Rehabilitation

Long-term care

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Nursing Services, Rehabilitation, Activities, Social Services

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SC 29223-6122

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91.3%

$26,727,136.00

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36.5%

100.80

3/5

5.0479

3/5

4/5

+26%

+11%

Forest Acres Post Acute

SNF

SC 29204-2363

132

80.6%

$10,821,925.00

$3,636,830.00

33.6%

123.70

1/5

3.0026

2/5

1/5

4/5

-25%

-2%

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia

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Life Care Center of Columbia

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Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

Nhc Healthcare Parklane

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29223-6122

Bed Count: 180

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BIRMINGHAM, WILLIAM

CCN: 425352

Occupancy: 91.3%

Home Revenue: $26,727,136.00

Payroll Costs: $9,755,680.00

Payroll %: 36.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 100.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.0479

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 17

RN share vs State Avg:

-38%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+26%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+11%

Forest Acres Post Acute

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SC 29204-2363

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 425008

Occupancy: 80.6%

Home Revenue: $10,821,925.00

Payroll Costs: $3,636,830.00

Payroll %: 33.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 123.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0026

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 12

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+3%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-25%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-2%

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Life Care Center of Columbia

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

COLUMBIA, SC 29204-2363

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279

Total Staff

115

Employees

164

Contractors

38,317

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	28	8.9	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	61	9.8	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	154	9.4	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

246 staff

9.4hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

8 staff

6.5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

15 staff

6.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

5 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

23.8%

of total hours from contractors

9,126 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 35 Certified Nursing Assistant: 106 Registered Nurse: 23

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
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

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Total Health inspections 4

Near South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.9

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 12

12% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.7

3 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 10 citations

Complaint investigations 11 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

Near South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.0

Serious Health citations 0

100% below South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

Moderate Health citations 11

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Care Planning moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Feb 15, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 15, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 15, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: PACs

Resident Census by Payment Source

118 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (4.2%)

Medicaid 94 (79.7%)

Private Pay/Other 19 (16.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 6.6

25% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score 14.0

9% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 7.8%

40% below South Carolina average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.3%

24% below South Carolina average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.0%

29% above South Carolina average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.6%

47% below South Carolina average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.6%

8% above South Carolina average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below South Carolina average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below South Carolina average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.3%

29% below South Carolina average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 87.4%

3% below South Carolina average.

Influenza Vaccine 87.6%

3% below South Carolina average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.7%

24% below South Carolina average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.3%

20% better than South Carolina average

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.7%

58% worse than South Carolina average

Influenza Vaccine 92.0%

18% better than South Carolina average

Total fines amount $85K

This home paid 153% more in fines than the state average.

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 18% fewer fines than the state average.

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials 1

This home had 761% more payment denials than the state average.

South Carolina average: 0.1

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Feb 15, 2024

$82K

Payment Denial Feb 15, 2024

24 days

Civil Money Penalty 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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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	77.0%	68.9%	70.1%	66.7%	69.2%	75.3%	75.7%	77.1%	75.2%	73.4%	78.5%	83.5%	80.6%
Beds	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132
Net Income	-$2,194,205	-$1,212,111	$158,398	-$80,767	-$439,454	-$505,768	-$434,667	-$375,294	$18,462	-$1,831,666	-$4,167,510	-$2,707,770	-$1,369,475
Gross Revenue	$11,573,329	$10,938,139	$11,823,546	$11,951,337	$12,628,943	$14,582,216	$13,397,057	$13,429,226	$13,239,109	$13,075,628	$13,670,854	$14,590,608	$10,821,925
Operating Expenses	$10,992,585	$9,649,373	$9,047,528	$8,527,826	$9,067,515	$9,917,865	$9,951,749	$9,652,538	$10,207,396	$11,551,025	$14,132,414	$13,852,792	$8,071,239
Net Patient Revenue	$8,794,905	$8,431,055	$9,195,121	$8,438,744	$8,621,907	$9,407,564	$9,493,045	$9,239,641	$9,614,967	$9,483,736	$9,909,431	$10,889,025	$6,622,205
Total Payroll	$5,678,559	$5,157,796	$5,148,207	$5,146,080	$5,586,274	$5,872,907	$5,711,000	$5,911,571	$6,213,897	$6,429,347	$7,863,229	$7,664,599	$4,873,891
Profit Margin %	-19.0%	-11.1%	1.3%	-0.7%	-3.5%	-3.5%	-3.2%	-2.8%	0.1%	-14.0%	-30.5%	-18.6%	-12.7%
Medicare %	17.4%	21.5%	22.4%	21.1%	19.4%	21.2%	14.7%	12.0%	11.6%	10.2%	6.2%	6.2%	4.4%
Medicaid %	64.5%	63.6%	56.0%	56.0%	56.4%	53.8%	59.9%	63.1%	66.5%	70.8%	74.5%	75.2%	72.9%
Private %	18.2%	14.8%	21.6%	22.9%	24.2%	24.9%	25.4%	24.9%	22.0%	19.0%	19.3%	18.6%	22.7%
Revenue/Day	$236	$254	$272	$263	$258	$259	$260	$249	$265	$268	$262	$271	$280
Cost/Day	$295	$291	$268	$265	$271	$273	$273	$260	$281	$326	$374	$344	$342
Avg Length of Stay	81.8 days	79.8 days	72.9 days	73.9 days	62.1 days	54.4 days	50.2 days	45.4 days	50.7 days	60.2 days	58.9 days	51.6 days	39.0 days

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

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

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

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

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

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

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

Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.

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

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

General: Age 60+, 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).

SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Forest Acres Post Acute

Forest Acres Post Acute

Forest Acres Post Acute is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Forest Acres Post Acute is a Nursing Home in South Carolina

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Homestead Exemption Program

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

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