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Wildewood Downs
1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC 29223
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 32 beds, Wildewood Downs serves Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2006.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the South Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 3, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the South Carolina median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Richland Co. median | South Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 15 | 11 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.1 | 11.7 | 12.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.2% | 49.5% | 45.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 22 Jan 2026, 10 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 18 May 2023 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.2%, RNs 36.4%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Wildewood Retirement Llc. Chain: Senior Living Communities (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Health Investors, Inc. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2019 |
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2019 |
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2025 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center | Columbia | 88 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 22.7 | $52K | 11 Sep 2025 |
All 14 facilities in Richland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wildewood Downs been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Carolina median is 11 per facility.
Has Wildewood Downs been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wildewood Downs compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a South Carolina median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wildewood Downs?
It is part of the Senior Living Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Maxwell Group, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wildewood Downs last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jan 2026.
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.