Total health inspections
5
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Pines at Columbia
Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Pines at Columbia
Nursing Home · South Carolina, SC
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Pines at Columbia accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Pines at Columbia
Offering assisted living and respite care, Pines at Columbia is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in West Columbia, South Carolina, with 90 licensed beds. Administered by Brian D. Shull under the ownership of Pines-Columbia LLC, this community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
This community has a 4-star overall CMS quality rating, which is approximately 36.5% above the South Carolina state average. Its health inspection scores, staffing levels, and quality measures are all above average. Additionally, total nursing hours reach 5 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, which is 42% above the South Carolina average of 4 hours 5 minutes. Weekend nursing hours are 5 hours 11 minutes per day, also substantially above average.
The staff-to-resident ratio is 6.56:1, representing a 266% improvement over the South Carolina average of 1.80:1. As of Q2 2025, the community has 105 total staff members, comprising 79 employees and 26 contractors, with an average of 23 staff per day working an average shift of 6.8 hours, which is modestly below the state average shift length of 7.9 hours.
Across 5 total inspections, which is above the state average, the most recent inspection was in June 2025. Only 10 total health citations were recorded, remaining well below the state average of 13.7, and all of which are of moderate severity and corrected. Critically, zero critical and zero serious citations were recorded since 2022, compared to state averages of 1.0 and 0.3, respectively. Citation categories include pharmacy services, abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and resident rights.
Occupancy stands at 72.7%, below the state average of 82.1%, suggesting more availability. Additionally, the average length of stay is 123 days. Operating hours are Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
With a clinically robust care team, strong regulatory performance, and published quality data that compares favorably to state benchmarks, Pines at Columbia is a strong option for older adults and families in West Columbia and the greater Columbia metro area seeking assisted living, particularly those covered under Medicare or Medicaid.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 6th out of 112 homes in South Carolina. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 6th out of 112 homes in South Carolina. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 48m per day
Rank #6 / 112Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 112 homes in South Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 112 South Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs South Carolina avg
+42%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +57% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 11m per day | ▲ 57% State avg: 3h 18m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
72.7%
Rank #93 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 121 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
123 days
90-bed community Rank #132 / 309Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 309 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility TypeHl- Community Residential Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
CountyLexington
License NumberCRC-2213
Business TypeLimited Liability
Pines at Columbia is legally operated by Pines-columbia Llc, and administrated by Brian D Shull.
Owner NamePines-Columbia LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Administrator Email[email protected]
Respite Care
Email
[email protected]
Specific ProgramsServices & Amenities, Clinical Services, Financial Options for Senior Living
Operating HoursMonday - Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
10
Rank #43 / 113Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 113 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 113 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
South Carolina average 13.7
Citations per inspection
2
Rank #13 / 113Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 113 homes in South Carolina. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 113 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
South Carolina average 3.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1
Serious health citations
0
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.3
Citations history (last 4 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 09, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
93
Employees
62
Contractors
31
Staff to resident ratio
5.81:1
216% better than South Carolina average
Avg staff/day
22
Average shift
7 hours
11% worse than South Carolina average
Total staff hours (quarter)
14,202
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
14 total: 9 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
14
14 total: 9 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.7 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
18 total: 12 full-time employees and 6 contractors.
18
18 total: 12 full-time employees and 6 contractors.
18
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 27 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
27
All 27 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
27
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
21.9%
3,107 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Registered Nurse: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 0 | 27 | 5,164 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 6 | 18 | 1,659 | 90 | 98% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 5 | 14 | 1,112 | 78 | 85% | 10.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 908 | 66 | 72% | 6.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 783 | 67 | 73% | 4.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 689 | 72 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 662 | 66 | 72% | 5.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 59 | 64% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 462 | 70 | 76% | 4.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 401 | 63 | 68% | 6.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 333 | 42 | 46% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 125 | 34 | 37% | 3.7 |
27 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
98%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
85%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
72%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
73%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
78%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
72%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
64%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
71%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
76%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
61%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
46%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
37%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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.
1.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
1.2
86% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 8.7
Long-stay resident measures
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% 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
2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
60% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
189% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.6%
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
19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.1%
31% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
11% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
26% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 79.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
72% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
25% 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.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
86% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
10% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Medicaid
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
16
Medicare
10
62.5% of residents
Medicaid
2
12.5% of residents
Private pay or other
4
25% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Pines at Columbia based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
72.7%
↓ 18.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$33.5K
↓ ~$725.5K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6.5M
↑ ~$405.1K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.3%
↓ 5.9pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$12.8M
Surplus of revenue
$33.5K
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$12.8M Rank #63 / 116Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 116 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$33.5K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #57 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 116 homes in South Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #57 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 116 homes in South Carolina. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.8M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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Pines at Columbia is located in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pines at Columbia
Who is the owner of Pines at Columbia?
The legal owner and operator of Pines at Columbia is Pines-Columbia Llc.
What is the license number of Pines at Columbia?
According to SC state health department records, Pines at Columbia's license number is CRC-2213.
When does Pines at Columbia's license expire?
According to SC state health department records, Pines at Columbia's license expires on June 30, 2026.
What is the best email address for Pines at Columbia?
The team at Pines at Columbia can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Pines at Columbia?
Brian D. Shull is the administrator of Pines at Columbia.
How many beds does Pines at Columbia have?
Pines at Columbia has 90 beds.
Are there photos of Pines at Columbia?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Pines at Columbia in the photo gallery on this page.
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