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Nursing homes in Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County, South Carolina, has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 856 certified beds.
29% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 81 health deficiencies over three cycles, 9.5 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $62K across 6 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lexington County | South Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 187 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 29% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 9.5 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $62K | $2.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | West Columbia | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9.1 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Nhc Healthcare - Lexington | West Columbia | 170 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2.9 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Retreat At Wellmore of Lexington | Lexington | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 28.3 | $16K | 22 May 2025 |
| L.M.C.- Extended Care | Lexington | 352 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 4.0 | $30K | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation | West Columbia | 98 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15.3 | $12K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation | West Columbia | 132 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 15.2 | $4K | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia | Lexington | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 36.4 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 8 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 7 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (2), National Healthcare Corporation (1), Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lexington County, South Carolina?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 856 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lexington County have the highest CMS ratings?
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community (5 stars), Nhc Healthcare - Lexington (4 stars), Retreat At Wellmore of Lexington (4 stars)
How do Lexington County nursing homes compare with South Carolina?
29% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 9.5 per 100 beds against 12.1 statewide.