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Rice Estate is a thriving community in Columbia that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for its residents. As a nonprofit ministry, they provide a range of retirement and healthcare options that cater to seniors’ varying needs, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The custom rehabilitation program at Rice Estate is tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs, and their highly skilled team of professionals creates long-lasting relationships with residents. 
The facility also understands the importance of holistic wellness, and they strive to enhance residents’ overall well-being by offering unique programs that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Their state-of-the-art therapy and equipment help bridge the gap between hospital stays or rehabilitation and home, reducing the likelihood of rehospitalization. With an array of engaging activities and exceptional healthcare options, Rice Estate is truly one of the leading providers of senior care in Columbia.

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What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

The staff at Rice Estates, including specific individuals like Nikki Ray and Leslie, are consistently praised for their dedication, helpfulness, and the high level of care they provide, which contributes significantly to the positive experience of residents and their families.

Care & staff

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

The facilities at Rice Estates are frequently described as modern, clean, and well-maintained, with particular emphasis on the quality of the dining experience and the provision of tailored meal requests, contributing to residents' well-being and satisfaction.

Quality of life Dining Cleanliness
Home Information Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

  • 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
80
Occupancy
92.9%
Total Bed Days Available
58035
Avg. Length of Stay
69 days
Avg. Residents per Day
77
Finance
Home Revenue
$13,221,076.00
Payroll Costs
$4,850,974.00
Profit
$-1,750,762.00
Total Home Costs
$13,874,937.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
36.7%
House Specifics:
CCN
425387
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Richland
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
392
Total Discharges
389
% Medicare Admissions
47%
% Private Pay Admissions
53%
% Medicare Discharges
41%
% Private Pay Discharges
59%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 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.
4.63 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
5983
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
5983
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
31130
Walk Score
Walk Score: 2 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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Comparison Chart

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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
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
AL

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

No
40
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

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

No
43
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PruittHealth Columbia
AL

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

No
24
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
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
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
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

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).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

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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