Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (76% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Situated upon 44 acres of tranquil woods in the greater Columbia area, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s open arms welcome all who seek an active independent living home to make the most of their golden years. A range of cozy apartments and free-standing cottages are available, coupled with a staff of well-trained nurses that provide individualized care upon request, making for a safe environment, conducive to relaxation. Still Hopes offers a Wellness Center, Solutions for Living at Home services such as cooking, cleaning, and even healthcare, and rehabilitation plans, for a holistic approach to daily physical and mental rejuvenation. Learn to love your artistic side, discover musical talent you never knew you had, or work on your backhand on the golf course; there’s no shortage of activities you can finally make time for all while your basic necessities are covered.
Should you want to venture out ever so often, Still Hopes is an independent living home that’s not only peaceful but accessible; around seven minutes away is the center of downtown Columbia with every manner of establishment well-within reach.
Standout metric: RN, weekends is +267% above South Carolina average
0 of 6 metrics below South Carolina average
85.4% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
South Carolina average: 89.1% · Contractors this quarter: Speech Language Pathologist (4), Respiratory Therapy Technician (3), Physical Therapy Aide (2), Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff (2), Physical Therapy Assistant (2), Qualified Social Worker (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Based on residents per day and 22 beds.
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)
Latest inspection: Jun 12, 2025 · 1 citation (Pharmacy, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Infection Control, 1 of 2 citations · 2 categories in total
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the South Carolina average.
8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
76% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (76% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Columbia's city center to Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Carolina average is: 62.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | West Columbia | 22
Facility
22
SC AVG
108
Rank
#131 / 132 |
91.8%
Facility
91.8%
SC AVG
88.6%
Rank
#42 / 84 | +4% | 6.69
Facility
6.69
SC AVG
4.08
Rank
#5 / 117 | +65% | +64% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$27.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 2
Facility
2
SC AVG
12.9
Rank
#1 / 117 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#1 / 117 | - | 20 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
SC AVG
33
Rank
#3 / 47 | Frances Case | $30.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$30.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#4 / 113 | $25.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$25.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#3 / 113 | 83.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
83.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#10 / 113 | 425401 | ||||
| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | Columbia (Williamsburg East) | 57
Facility
57
SC AVG
108
Rank
#113 / 132 |
28.1%
Facility
28.1%
SC AVG
88.6%
Rank
#84 / 84 | -68% | 5.61
Facility
5.61
SC AVG
4.08
Rank
#8 / 117 | +300% | +37% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$27.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 9
Facility
9
SC AVG
12.9
Rank
#40 / 117 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#50 / 117 | - | 16 | - |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
33
Rank
#26 / 47 | Wildewood Retirement LLC | $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#101 / 113 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#68 / 113 | 78.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
78.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#7 / 113 | 425385 | ||||
| White Oak Manor Columbia | NH SNF | Columbia | 120
Facility
120
SC AVG
108
Rank
#51 / 132 |
88.8%
Facility
88.8%
SC AVG
88.6%
Rank
#61 / 84 | 0% | 4.00
Facility
4.00
SC AVG
4.08
Rank
#58 / 117 | -20% | -2% | $8.8k
Facility
$8.8k
SC AVG
$27.4k
Rank
#68 / 120 | 9
Facility
9
SC AVG
12.9
Rank
#40 / 117 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#31 / 117 | 1 | 107 | - | - | Nhc Healthcare/Columbia Wo LLC | $10.4M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$10.4M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#60 / 113 | $7.3M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$7.3M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#40 / 113 | 70.7%*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
70.7%*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#23 / 113 | 425068 | ||||
| Nhc Healthcare Parklane | NH HC HOS SNF | Columbia | 180
Facility
180
SC AVG
108
Rank
#4 / 132 | - | - | 5.54
Facility
5.54
SC AVG
4.08
Rank
#9 / 117 | -24% | +36% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$27.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 10
Facility
10
SC AVG
12.9
Rank
#45 / 117 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#95 / 117 | - | 103 | - | - | Nhc Healthcare/Parklane LLC | $24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#12 / 113 | $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#11 / 113 | 48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#76 / 113 | 425352 | ||||
| Rice Estate – Assisted Living | NH AL HOS IL MC RC SNF | Columbia | 40
Facility
40
SC AVG
108
Rank
#127 / 132 | - | - | 5.21
Facility
5.21
SC AVG
4.08
Rank
#11 / 117 | -42% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$27.4k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
SC AVG
12.9
Rank
#14 / 117 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#8 / 117 | - | 77 | A | - | Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc | $14.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#35 / 113 | $7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#45 / 113 | 54.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
54.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#67 / 113 | 425387 |
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is located in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community's occupancy is 91.8%.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 49 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community on this page.
Yes, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.
The team at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community can be reached at marketing@stillhopes.org.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is registered as a non-profit in SC.
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