The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews
Nursing Home · Columbia, SC
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.

The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews

Nursing Home · Columbia, SC
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 38 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2021 vs. South Carolina state average
Overall vs. SC average 2 Worse Metrics worse than South Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (217% above)
• Deficiencies per year (217% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection July 17, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilitySC Averagevs. SC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3812 This facility has 217% more total deficiencies than a typical South Carolina nursing home (38 vs. SC avg 12).↑ 217% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 7.62.4 This facility has 217% more deficiencies per year than a typical South Carolina nursing home (7.6 vs. SC avg 2.4).↑ 217% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

South Carolina average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
41 Rank #105 / 106Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 106 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina state average, with a ranking across all 106 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

South Carolina average 13.7

Citations per inspection
6.83 Rank #104 / 106Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 106 homes in South Carolina.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 106 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations More info
4
300% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.3

4 critical citations More info South Carolina average: 1

0 serious citations More info South Carolina average: 0.3

37 moderate citations More info South Carolina average: 12.3

0 minor citations More info South Carolina average: 0.1
Citations history (last 5 years)
Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Jul 17, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jul 17, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jul 17, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jul 17, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Carolina

The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
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)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General 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

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

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Address 7.9 miles from city center Info 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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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 147
Employees 105
Contractors 42
Staff to resident ratio 1.86:1
0% compared with South Carolina average

South Carolina average ratio: 1.80:1

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 8.3 hours
5% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,505

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 71
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

10%

3,236 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 21 Licensed Practical Nurse: 10 Registered Nurse: 7 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant50217116,63891100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse2410347,21191100%9.8
Registered Nurse107171,7108796%10.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist5161,5777077%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician4049946774%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide2026606571%6.6
Dietitian1015847481%7.9
Administrator1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014966268%8
Qualified Social Worker1014896571%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist2024496066%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014485763%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff1013806470%5.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2132635662%4.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0221035055%2
71 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
34 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 96%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 77%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 81%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 62%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 55%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 79
Medicare
5
6.3% of residents
Medicaid
60
75.9% of residents
Private pay or other
14
17.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info 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 average

South Carolina average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.9
In line with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Below average South Carolina avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.6%
27% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.0%
29% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 10.1%
41% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.9%
69% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.3%
69% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
18% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.1%
95% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.4%
49% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.4%
22% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.4%
27% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 74.4%
18% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 90.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.13
54% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.03

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.48
82% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.91

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average South Carolina avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 32.8%
59% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
48% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 16.4%
79% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 29.2%
18% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 24.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.7%
18% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 14.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 39.1%
23% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $41K
22% higher than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: $34K

Number of fines 1
59% fewer fines than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info 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 average

South Carolina average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $41K
South Carolina average $34K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Apr 29, 2025 · $41K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 29, 2025
$41K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews

What neighborhood is The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews in?

The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is in the Seven Oaks neighborhood of Columbia.

Is The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews in a walkable area?

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.

What is the address of The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews?

The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is located at 3514 Sidney Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, United States.

What is the phone number of The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews?

(803) 798-9715 will put you in contact with the team at The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews.

Is The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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