Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 months.
Rice Estate – Assisted Living is a 40-bed continuing care retirement community operated by non-profit Lutheran Homes of South Carolina at 100 Finley Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The community offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Medicare and private pay are accepted.
CMS rates Rice Estate 4 stars, 36.5 percent above the South Carolina average. Health inspection performance runs 45.5 percent above state peers, with three inspections within seven years. Nurse hours run 4h 38m per resident per day against a South Carolina average of 4h 5m, placing the facility 21st of 112 skilled nursing facilities statewide. Occupancy sits at 86 percent, modestly above the 82.1 percent state average which reflects consistent demand.
Amenities include the Magnolia Dining Room, a courtyard garden with walking areas, a fitness room, and a beauty and barber salon. Respite care and 24-hour staffing exist.
Rice Estate suits older adults in Columbia seeking a non-profit continuum of care, from assisted living to rehabilitation and long-term nursing.
Rice Estate – Assisted Living is legally operated by Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc, and administered by Daniel John Amodio.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In South Carolina, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality conducts unannounced inspections to ensure care providers meet all health and safety codes.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | SC Average | vs. SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 12 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical South Carolina nursing home (8 vs. SC avg 12).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical South Carolina nursing home (2 vs. SC avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.7 | 3 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical South Carolina nursing home (2.7 vs. SC avg 3).↓ 10% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | SC Average | vs. SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer total inspections than a typical South Carolina nursing home (3 vs. SC avg 4).↓ 25% better |
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
South Carolina average 13.7
South Carolina average 3.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
South Carolina average: 1
South Carolina average: 0.3
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,280 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 21,239 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 0 | 39 | 8,337 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,365 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,998 | 72 | 78% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,810 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,346 | 73 | 79% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,328 | 64 | 70% | 11.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 904 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 872 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 816 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 807 | 73 | 79% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 684 | 70 | 76% | 6.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 498 | 65 | 71% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 492 | 54 | 59% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 320 | 67 | 73% | 4.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 241 | 59 | 64% | 4.1 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 77 | 17 | 18% | 4.5 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 23 | 25% | 3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 26 | 28% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 6 | 7% | 5.5 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Rice Estate – Assisted Living from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
100 Finley Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-9264
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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
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89.1%
Facility
89.1%
SC AVG
82.1%
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#38 / 131 | +9% | - | +65% | - | $0
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SC AVG
$34.8k
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#1 / 123 | 5
Facility
5
SC AVG
13.7
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#14 / 122 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
SC AVG
3.4
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#3 / 122 | 1 | 21 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
SC AVG
32
Rank
#14 / 232 | Frances Case | $28.0M
Facility
$28.0M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#2 / 125 | $23.0M
Facility
$23.0M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#3 / 125 | 82.2%
Facility
82.2%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#41 / 125 | 425401 | ||||
| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC | Columbia (Williamsburg East) | 57
Facility
57
SC AVG
90
Rank
#229 / 309 |
28.1%
Facility
28.1%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#127 / 131 | -66% | 5.41
Facility
5.41
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#10 / 121 | +300% | +35% | $3.7k
Facility
$3.7k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#56 / 123 | 13
Facility
13
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#71 / 122 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#92 / 122 | - | 16 | A+ |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
32
Rank
#119 / 232 | Diana Chavis | $6.6M
Facility
$6.6M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#38 / 125 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#59 / 125 | 92.9%
Facility
92.9%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#101 / 125 | 425385 | ||||
| Rice Estate – Assisted Living | NH AL HC IL MC NC RC | Columbia | 40
Facility
40
SC AVG
90
Rank
#289 / 309 |
35.0%
Facility
35.0%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#124 / 131 | -57% | 4.63
Facility
4.63
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#23 / 121 | -42% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 123 | 8
Facility
8
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#35 / 122 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#40 / 122 | - | 14 | A | - | Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc | $12.8M
Facility
$12.8M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#58 / 125 | $7.1M
Facility
$7.1M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#54 / 125 | 55.9%
Facility
55.9%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#54 / 125 | 425387 | ||||
| The Oaks of Orangeburg | NH AL HC IL | Orangeburg (Felder) | 122
Facility
122
SC AVG
90
Rank
#61 / 309 |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#95 / 131 | -6% | 2.98
Facility
2.98
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#114 / 121 | -59% | -25% | $111.7k
Facility
$111.7k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#122 / 123 | 23
Facility
23
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#107 / 122 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#97 / 122 | 1 | 115 | A+ |
0
Facility
0
SC AVG
32
Rank
#229 / 232 | Joseph Fowler | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#67 / 125 | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#51 / 125 | 66.3%
Facility
66.3%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#35 / 125 | 425131 | ||||
| The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews | NH AL IL MC | Columbia (Seven Oaks) | 108
Facility
108
SC AVG
90
Rank
#98 / 309 |
28.7%
Facility
28.7%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#126 / 131 | -65% | 4.07
Facility
4.07
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#42 / 121 | +36% | +2% | $41.0k
Facility
$41.0k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#113 / 123 | 41
Facility
41
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#121 / 122 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#120 / 122 | 4 | 31 | A+ |
14
Facility
14
SC AVG
32
Rank
#178 / 232 | - | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#103 / 125 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#102 / 125 | 58.5%
Facility
58.5%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#48 / 125 | 425129 |
Rice Estate – Assisted Living is located in COLUMBIA, South Carolina.
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Rice Estate – Assisted Living is legally operated by Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc, and administered by Daniel John Amodio.
According to SC state health department records, Rice Estate – Assisted Living's license number is CRC-1075.
Rice Estate – Assisted Living's occupancy is 35%.
The team at Rice Estate – Assisted Living can be reached at DAMODIO@RICEESTATE.ORG.
Rice Estate – Assisted Living is registered as a non-profit in SC.
Daniel John Amodio is the administrator of Rice Estate – Assisted Living.
Rice Estate – Assisted Living has 40 beds.
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