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Overview of Life Care Center of Columbia

Life Care Center of Columbia is conveniently located near major hospitals, making it the perfect choice for long-term care or short-term recovery after surgery. The 24-hour skilled nursing care is complemented by state-of-the-art equipment and an in-house team of dedicated therapists and nurses who work tirelessly to provide elevated care to seniors. The home offers various services such as discharge planning, case management, fall prevention, IV therapy, social services, post-surgical care, and wound care, among others. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are also available for rehabilitation. 
The home’s interior is not just aesthetically pleasing but also creates a warm and inviting environment that surpasses all expectations. Residents have access to amenities like the library, fine dining program, and transportation services. They can also enjoy landscaped grounds and courtyards for an afternoon stroll. Safety is of utmost importance at Life Care Center of Columbia, which is why they have top-of-the-line security and fire safety systems, as well as call lights. The facility also has a certified dietitian and is a non-smoking environment.

(803) 865-1999
(803) 865-1999

What families are saying

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Exceptional staff attentiveness and genuine care is consistently highlighted, with multiple reviews emphasizing the staff's professionalism, friendliness, and authentic dedication to the residents' well-being.

Quality of life Care & staff

Cleanliness, hygiene, and facility upkeep

The facility's cleanliness and maintenance are commendably noted, with several reviews appreciating the fresh and clean environment, contributing to a pleasant and hygienic atmosphere.

Cleanliness
Home Information Life Care Center Of Columbia

  • No benchmark data is available for Occupancy. No benchmark data is available for Beds. No benchmark data is available for Avg. Length of Stay.

  • No benchmark data is available for Home Revenue. No benchmark data is available for Payroll Costs. No benchmark data is available for Total Income.

  • No benchmark data is available for Medicare Nights. No benchmark data is available for Medicaid Nights. No benchmark data is available for Private Pay Nights.

Occupancy
Beds
179
Occupancy
58.4%
Total Bed Days Available
65335
Avg. Length of Stay
76 days
Avg. Residents per Day
108
Finance
Home Revenue
$12,002,485.00
Payroll Costs
$5,800,111.00
Profit
$-1,035,679.00
Total Home Costs
$10,310,898.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
48.3%
House Specifics:
CCN
425337
Owner Name
COOPER, CAROL
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Richland
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
449
Total Discharges
437
% Medicaid Admissions
15%
% Medicare Admissions
25%
% Private Pay Admissions
60%
% Medicaid Discharges
20%
% Medicare Discharges
22%
% Private Pay Discharges
58%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.55 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
21172
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2807
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
9264
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
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Life Care Center of Columbia
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

No
9
COOPER, CAROL
58.4%
$12,002,485.00
$5,800,111.00
48.3%
108.10
2/5
3.5471
2/5
2/5
4/5
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

No
40
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Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

No
43
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-
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PruittHealth Columbia
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

No
24
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Rice Estate
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

No
2
-
92.9%
$13,221,076.00
$4,850,974.00
36.7%
77.30
4/5
4.6320
4/5
3/5
4/5
Life Care Center of Columbia Life Care Center of Columbia
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: COOPER, CAROL
CCN: 425337
Occupancy: 58.4%
Home Revenue: $12,002,485.00
Payroll Costs: $5,800,111.00
Payroll %: 48.3%
Avg Residents/Day: 108.10
Overall Rating: 2/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5471
Health Insp Rating: 2/5
Staffing Rating: 2/5
QM Rating: 4/5
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
PruittHealth Columbia PruittHealth Columbia
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
Rice Estate Rice Estate
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
CCN: 425387
Occupancy: 92.9%
Home Revenue: $13,221,076.00
Payroll Costs: $4,850,974.00
Payroll %: 36.7%
Avg Residents/Day: 77.30
Overall Rating: 4/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6320
Health Insp Rating: 4/5
Staffing Rating: 3/5
QM Rating: 4/5
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
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.
  • Services: 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
  • 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.
  • Services: 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
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (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).
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: 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)
  • 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.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).

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SC Medicaid CLTC

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
SC NFCSP Respite

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • 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).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
Official Program Page
South Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Carolina SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Official Program Page
South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Official Program Page
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
Official Program Page

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