Presbyterian Home Of South Carolina-Columbia
Lexington, South Carolina · CCN 425396
15 surveys since 2011, 2 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 65
- Surveys
- 15
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 22
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA
- County
- Lexington
- Medicare-certified since
- 2010
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=10, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Jun 16, 2026
146 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 5.68 | 5.61 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.45 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 65.0% | 42.6% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G112.5% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D675.0% | E— | F112.5% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7612×
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.
- F5611×
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F6401×
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- F6891×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F7581×
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.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Presbyterian Home Of South Carolina-Columbia, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 5, 2025
Based on review of facility policy, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of food items in 1 of 1 main kitchens. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Food Storage (Dry, Refrigerated, and Frozen) dated 2020, documented, 1a. All food items will be labeled. The label must include the name of the food and the date by which it should be sold, consumed, or discarded . c. Discard food that has passed the expiration date . During an observation on 06/03/25 at approximately 10:09 AM, of the main kitchen, with Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the following was observed in the freezer: An opened bag of lobster was wrapped in cellophane and unlabeled, and an opened bag of gluten multigrain sandwich bread was labeled and dated 11/17/24. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF760Jun 5, 2025
Based on review of the facility policy, manufacturer's recommendation, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)68 was free from a significant medication error. Specifically, Registered Nurse (RN)2 failed to correctly prime an insulin kwik pen prior to administering the insulin, for 1 of 1 residents observed receiving insulin via an insulin pen. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Insulin Pen implemented on 04/15/25, states as the policy, It is the policy of this facility to use insulin pens in order to improve the accuracy of insulin dosing, provide increased resident comfort, and serve as a teaching aid to prepare residents for self-administration of insulin therapy upon discharge. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: . 6. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jun 5, 2025
Based on review of facility policy, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired biological's and medications were removed from storage and not stored with other medications and biological in use, for 1 of 1 treatment cart and in 1 of 2 medication carts. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Storage of Medications states, It is the policy of this facility to store all drugs and biological's in a safe, secure, and orderly manner. The Policy Interpretation and Implementation states, 4. The facility shall not use discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biological's. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF640May 9, 2024
Based on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual, report review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) assessment was transmitted timely for 3 of 5 residents (Resident (R)267, R268 and R269). Findings Include: Review of the RAI 3.0 manual section 5.2, dated 10/19, revealed Timeliness Criteria indicated .Transmitting Data: Submission files are transmitted to the Quality Improvement and Enhancement System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) system using the CMS wide area network. Providers must transmit all sections of the MDS 3.0 .Transmission requirements apply to all MDS 3.0 records used to meet both federal . requirements . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF758May 9, 2024
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy the facility failed to provide an appropriate clinical rationale for indication of use for Resident (R)5's antipsychotic medication. 1 of 5 reviewed for antipsychotic medications. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Facility Pharmacy Services and Procedures Manual Psychotic Medication Use last revised 10/24/22, revealed Psychotropic drugs include but are not limited to anti-anxiety, antidepressants, or sedative-hypnotics that affect brain activities associated with mental process and behavior. Procedures include: psychotropic medication is prescribed for a diagnosed condition and noted being used for convenience or discipline. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 65 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 5, 2025Standard3 findings
- May 9, 2024Standard2 findings
- Apr 20, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Dec 7, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Feb 10, 2022Standard2 findings
- Oct 15, 2020Standard2 findings
- Dec 23, 2019Complaint1 finding
- May 9, 2018Standard3 findings
Show the 7 earlier surveys
- Mar 9, 2017Standard7 findings
- Jun 3, 2016Standard14 findings
- Jul 29, 2015Standard8 findings
- Sep 5, 2014Standard14 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 6, 2013—1 finding
- Aug 14, 2012—4 findings
- Feb 22, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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