South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

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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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Total Residents: 120
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.
| Metric | This Facility | SC Average | vs. SC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 38 | 12 | This facility has 217% more total deficiencies than a typical South Carolina nursing home (38 vs. SC avg 12).↑ 217% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 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 |
The most recent inspection on July 17, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to resident assessments, care planning, medication management, food storage, respiratory equipment sanitation, infection control, and quality assurance processes. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with resident care, medication handling, abuse prevention, and documentation, including an April 29, 2025 complaint investigation that cited immediate jeopardy for failure to protect residents from abuse and timely report incidents. Inspectors noted recurring themes involving inadequate resident care practices, medication and infection control, and failure to implement effective corrective actions. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, including one involving inadequate wound care that led to hospitalization and another concerning controlled substance handling. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time without clear improvement, and enforcement actions such as immediate jeopardy findings were noted, while fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports.
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Show Inspection ReportsSouth 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.
South Carolina average: 1
South Carolina average: 0.3
The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
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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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
3,236 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 21 | 71 | 16,638 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 10 | 34 | 7,211 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 7 | 17 | 1,710 | 87 | 96% | 10.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,577 | 70 | 77% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 994 | 67 | 74% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 660 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 584 | 74 | 81% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 449 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 57 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 380 | 64 | 70% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 1 | 3 | 263 | 56 | 62% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 103 | 50 | 55% | 2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 29, 2025 · $41K
Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
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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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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 is located at 3514 Sidney Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, United States.
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Yes — The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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