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1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Set in the area of Columbia, SC, The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is a well founded senior care provider, dedicated to helping seniors achieve their optimal health and strength. The community offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to help residents quickly regain their strength to go back to their old routines. Featuring 120 well-designed units, the community warrants a relaxing and cozy living or healing environment tailored to residents’ comfort and safety needs.
With a team of experienced healthcare professionals, residents are guaranteed personalized care plans that cater to their individual needs and preferences. As an added convenience, the community also accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, making it a viable option for those who need financial assistance. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive top-quality care and services without breaking the bank.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 38th out of 112 homes in South Carolina for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 30m per day | ▼ 22% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 3m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 3h 13m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 20m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 20m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the South Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | SC Average | vs. SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 38 | 12 | This facility has 217% more total deficiencies than a typical South Carolina nursing home (38 vs. SC avg 12).↑ 217% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 7.6 | 2.4 | This facility has 217% more deficiencies per year than a typical South Carolina nursing home (7.6 vs. SC avg 2.4).↑ 217% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 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.
33 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations.
300% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.3
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
25% more staff per resident than South Carolina average
9% better than South Carolina average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
23 total: 14 full-time employees and 9 contractors.
23
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
46 total: 33 full-time employees and 13 contractors.
46
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
76 total: 40 full-time employees and 36 contractors.
76
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5,761 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 36 | 76 | 16,263 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 33 | 13 | 46 | 8,003 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 9 | 23 | 2,325 | 91 | 99% | 9.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,044 | 71 | 77% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 700 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 595 | 63 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 557 | 67 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 64 | 70% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 528 | 69 | 75% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 396 | 66 | 72% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 337 | 49 | 53% | 5.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 196 | 27 | 29% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 98 | 40 | 43% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 12 | 13% | 6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
22% higher than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: $34K
59% fewer fines than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 29, 2025 · $41K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 29, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.2
39% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 8.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.9
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 15.5
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.6%
27% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 13.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.0%
29% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 16.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.1%
41% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 17.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
69% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.3%
69% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
18% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.1%
95% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.4%
49% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.4%
22% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.4%
27% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
74.4%
18% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.13
54% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.03
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.48
82% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.91
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
32.8%
59% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 79.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
48% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
16.4%
79% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 78.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.2%
18% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 24.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.7%
18% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
39.1%
23% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
79Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #93 / 116Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
7.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.24 miles to nearest hospital (Commonwealth Pain & Spine)
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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SC AVG
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89.1%
Facility
89.1%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#39 / 122 | +9% | - | +65% | - | $0
Facility
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SC AVG
$34.8k
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SC AVG
13.7
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#11 / 113 | 1.3
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1.3
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3.4
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#3 / 113 | 1 | 21 | A+ |
63
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SC AVG
32
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#14 / 232 | Frances Case | $44.9M
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$13.0M
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$23.7M
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Facility
52.7%
SC AVG
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Rank
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| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbia (Williamsburg East) | 57
Facility
57
SC AVG
90
Rank
#229 / 309 |
28.1%
Facility
28.1%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#118 / 122 | -66% | 5.41
Facility
5.41
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#9 / 112 | +300% | +35% | $3.7k
Facility
$3.7k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#42 / 114 | 13
Facility
13
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#65 / 113 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#87 / 113 | - | 16 | A+ |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
32
Rank
#119 / 232 | Diana Chavis | $18.0M
Facility
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SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#35 / 116 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#53 / 116 | 39%
Facility
39%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#94 / 116 | 425385 | ||||
| PruittHealth Columbia |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Facility
185
SC AVG
90
Rank
#6 / 309 |
80.8%
Facility
80.8%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#80 / 122 | -2% | 3.17
Facility
3.17
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#95 / 112 | -20% | -21% | $102.0k
Facility
$102.0k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#109 / 114 | 26
Facility
26
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#104 / 113 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#70 / 113 | 2 | 136 | - |
24
Facility
24
SC AVG
32
Rank
#147 / 232 | United Health Services Of South Carolina Inc | $16.2M
Facility
$16.2M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#48 / 116 | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#39 / 116 | 48.5%
Facility
48.5%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#56 / 116 | 425013 | ||||
| The Oaks of Orangeburg |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Orangeburg (Felder) | 122
Facility
122
SC AVG
90
Rank
#61 / 309 |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#89 / 122 | -6% | 2.98
Facility
2.98
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#105 / 112 | -59% | -25% | $111.7k
Facility
$111.7k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#111 / 114 | 23
Facility
23
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#99 / 113 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#91 / 113 | 1 | 115 | A+ |
0
Facility
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SC AVG
32
Rank
#229 / 232 | Joseph Fowler | $13.1M
Facility
$13.1M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#60 / 116 | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#47 / 116 | 55.9%
Facility
55.9%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#33 / 116 | 425131 | ||||
| The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbia (Seven Oaks) | 108
Facility
108
SC AVG
90
Rank
#98 / 309 |
28.7%
Facility
28.7%
SC AVG
82.1%
Rank
#117 / 122 | -65% | 4.07
Facility
4.07
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#38 / 112 | +36% | +2% | $41.0k
Facility
$41.0k
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#98 / 114 | 41
Facility
41
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#112 / 113 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#111 / 113 | 4 | 31 | A+ |
14
Facility
14
SC AVG
32
Rank
#178 / 232 | - | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
SC AVG
$13.0M
Rank
#95 / 116 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
SC AVG
$5.4M
Rank
#93 / 116 | 51.9%
Facility
51.9%
SC AVG
44%
Rank
#43 / 116 | 425129 |
The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is in the Seven Oaks neighborhood of Columbia.
The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews's occupancy is 77.1%.
The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is located at 3514 Sidney Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, United States.
(803) 798-9715 will put you in contact with the team at The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews.
Yes — The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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