Total health inspections
5
South Carolina average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
The Oaks of Orangeburg
Independent Living Home
The Oaks of Orangeburg
Independent Living Home
Nestled on 650 acres of picturesque land, The Oaks on the Edisto is a warm and inviting senior living community in Orangeburg, South Carolina. With nearly 300 living accommodations, this community offers a continuum of care that prioritizes the overall well-being of its residents. Seniors can stay physically fit and active through the on-site fitness center and heated pool, which offer personal training programs and exercise classes. The community also fosters emotional well-being by providing stimulating activities such as bocce games, kayaking sessions, arts and crafts, and more.At The Oaks on the Edisto, residents can experience the convenience of aging in place with a comprehensive range of care services available, including independent living, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and in-home care. The dedicated team of professional caregivers and on-call nurses ensures that residents receive round-the-clock medical care as needed. From medication management to assistance with daily activities, caregivers are qualified to provide personalized care and support. The community also prioritizes residents’ safety with 24/7 security and scheduled transportation services for local medical appointments.
At The Oaks of Orangeburg, residents can experience the convenience of aging in place with a comprehensive range of care services available, including independent living, assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and in-home care. The dedicated team of professional caregivers and on-call nurses ensures that residents receive round-the-clock medical care as needed. From medication management to assistance with daily activities, caregivers are qualified to provide personalized care and support. The community also prioritizes residents’ safety with 24/7 security and scheduled transportation services for local medical appointments.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
122
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.8%
Residents per day (avg)
114
Occupancy rate
76.8%
Residents per day (avg)
114
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$13.1M
Operating deficit
-$263.5K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$13,121,466.00
Operating deficit
$-263,453.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.4M
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Reverend James McGee, CEO
Staff Composition
Total Employees
351
Full-Time Employees
351
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Oaks of Orangeburg
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Home Care
Compare Independent Living around Columbia
The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
The Oaks of Orangeburg
-43%
-25%
-6%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Orangeburg
122
Yes
A+
0
FOWLER, JOSEPH
76.8%
$13,117,501.00
$6,423,706.00
49%
114.00
2.9791
15
23
1
-43%-25%-6%Suite
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
+9%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
West Columbia
70
Yes
A+
63
CASE, FRANCES
89.1%
$28,368,780.00
$20,684,506.00
72.9%
21.20
-
1
5
1
-
+9%Suite
Mill Creek Manor
+5%
+18%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Columbia
59
Yes
A+
8
YUMUL, NEIL
96.6%
$5,135,127.00
$2,734,680.00
53.3%
47.60
4.1962
-
-
-
+5%+18%Suite
Holiday Columbia Pines
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Columbia
-
Yes
-
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inspire Sandhill
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Columbia
-
Yes
-
57
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Suite
The Oaks of Orangeburg
Type of care:
AL
HC
IL
SNF
Community:
Orangeburg
Bed Count:
122
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
FOWLER, JOSEPH
CCN:
425131
Occupancy:
76.8%
Home Revenue:
$13,117,501.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,423,706.00
Payroll %:
49%
Avg Residents/Day:
114.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9791
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
15
Citations:
23
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-43%
-43%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-25%
-25%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Bed Options:
Suite
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Type of care:
AL
HC
IL
MC
Community:
West Columbia
Bed Count:
70
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
CASE, FRANCES
CCN:
425401
Occupancy:
89.1%
Home Revenue:
$28,368,780.00
Payroll Costs:
$20,684,506.00
Payroll %:
72.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
21.20
Overall Rating:
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
5
Severe Citations:
1
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Bed Options:
Suite
Mill Creek Manor
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
Community:
Columbia
Bed Count:
59
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
YUMUL, NEIL
CCN:
555025
Occupancy:
96.6%
Home Revenue:
$5,135,127.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,734,680.00
Payroll %:
53.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
47.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1962
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Bed Options:
Suite
Places of interest near The Oaks of Orangeburg
51.9 miles from city center — 5.31 miles to nearest hospital (Claflin University Nurse's Office)
1000 Methodist Oaks Dr, Orangeburg, SC 29115
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
127
Total Staff
105
Employees
22
Contractors
34,460
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 10 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 9.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
110 staff
9.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.8%
of total hours from contractors
270 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 9
Certified Nursing Assistant: 13
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 13 | 62 | 16,304 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 9 | 39 | 10,211 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,222 | 82 | 90% | 9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,008 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 898 | 72 | 79% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 891 | 67 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 603 | 69 | 76% | 4.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 67 | 74% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 457 | 62 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 410 | 66 | 73% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 121 | 19 | 21% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1% | 6.7 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
23
Citations per inspection
4.6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.3
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
22 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 24, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 05, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 05, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Nov 05, 2024
Corrected
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: PACS
Resident Census by Payment Source
114
Total Residents
Medicare
12
(10.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
63
(55.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
39
(34.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
24% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 8.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.0
29% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 15.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.6%
26% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 13.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.8%
64% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.5%
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 17.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.6%
89% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.0%
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
13% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
In line with South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
59% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.1%
65% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
35.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
35.8%
60% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.7%
31% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 90.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
26.9%
66% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 79.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
31% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
26.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
26.6%
66% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$122K
264% higher than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: $34K
Number of fines
15
515% more fines than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$122K
South Carolina average
$34K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 5, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 5, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 20, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2024
$15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Oaks of Orangeburg based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
76.8%
↑ 5.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$263,453
↑ ~$500K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,328,759
↑ ~$1.5M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-2.0%
↑ 4.8pp vs 2022
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