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St Andrews Operator, LLC
3514 Sidney Road, Columbia, SC 29210
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 108 beds, St Andrews Operator, LLC serves Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1979.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 14, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 36.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $53K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 79.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Richland Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 15 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.1 | 11.7 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 79.3% | 49.5% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $52,910 | $14,664 | $4,271 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 187 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Jul 2025, 24 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: J ×4 D ×27 E ×3 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2022 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | Fine | $5,948 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Fine | $5,947 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Fine | $41,015 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 79.3%, RNs 84.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.6% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.5% | 11.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.0% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Yad Healthcare (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2024 |
| West Nc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Richland County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare - Parklane | Columbia | 106 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9.4 | — | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Wildewood Downs | Columbia | 32 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 28.1 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Pruitthealth- Blythewood | Columbia | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
| White Oak Manor - Columbia | Columbia | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | $9K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Columbia | 80 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilio | Columbia | 308 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1.9 | $60K | 18 Apr 2025 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stoneabuse icon | Columbia | 252 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 9.5 | $239K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Columbia | Columbia | 179 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 8.4 | — | 19 Jun 2025 |
All 14 facilities in Richland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St Andrews Operator, LLC been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has St Andrews Operator, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $53K in the period covered.
How does staffing at St Andrews Operator, LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Andrews Operator, LLC?
It is part of the Yad Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include St Andrews Holdings LLC and West Nc Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Andrews Operator, LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.