Columbia Senior AdvisorPresbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia, at 700 Davega Dr in Lexington (Lexington County), is a nursing home certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 22 certified beds and DPH nursing home license NCF-0545. Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia in Lexington, SC?
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures on CMS's five-star scale.
| CMS / DPH measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall stars | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS stars) | 5 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 22 beds, 20.5 residents a day |
| Name as CMS lists it | Presbyterian Home Of South Carolina-Columbia |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, 5 homes nationwide |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | March 26, 2010 |
| DPH license | NCF-0545; 44 licensed beds; Licensed through 12/31/2026 |
| DPH Alzheimer's flags | No |
Its average census of about 20 residents fills roughly 93% of certified beds, close to the 92% typical of certified homes in the six Midlands counties.
What does Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia's inspection history look like?
State surveyors working for CMS last completed a full health inspection of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia on August 5, 2026, recording 0 health deficiencies for that cycle (0 routine, 0 complaint-driven).
The earlier survey, dated June 5, 2025, found 3 deficiencies; separate infection-control reviews produced 0 citations. Measured against a Midlands median of 3, the latest result is typical or better for the area.
Within CMS's three-year penalty window it lists no fines and 0 payment denials.
Is Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia well staffed?
Payroll data submitted to CMS shows 5.42 nursing hours per resident per day at Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia, higher than the Midlands median of 3.83, with registered nurses supplying 1.26 of those hours (higher than the Midlands median of 0.48).
On weekends, total nurse staffing falls to or stays at 4.55 hours per resident-day. Nursing staff turnover is 60.0%, higher than the Midlands median of 45.8%; RN turnover is 55.6%. CMS counts 0 administrator departures during its measurement period.
Which nursing homes near Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia should we compare?
Its 22 certified beds make it smaller than the Lexington County median of 98 licensed nursing home beds. The nearest other certified home is NHC Healthcare Lexington in West Columbia, about 1.3 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 4 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Healthcare Lexington 2993 Sunset Blvd, 29169 | 1.3 | 170 | 4 of 5 | April 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation 2416 Sunset Blvd, 29169 | 1.8 | 132 | 2 of 5 | March 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3514 Sidney Rd, 29210 | 2.0 | 108 | 1 of 5 | July 17, 2025 | 9 |
| Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation 300 Agape Dr, 29169 | 2.5 | 98 | 3 of 5 | January 29, 2026 | 1 |
| South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope 1 Still Hopes Dr, 29169 | 4.6 | 70 | 5 of 5 | July 15, 2026 | 0 |
What is near Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia in Lexington?
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia is in Lexington, Lexington County, and Lexington Medical Center is the closest general hospital on DPH's list, about 1.4 miles away by straight line.
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge follows at roughly 4.8 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
At the same address DPH also licenses Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia (assisted living license, 91 beds). CMS identifies the home as part of a continuing care retirement community.
Which tour questions matter most at Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia?
Use the federal record as a checklist: ask to read the full statement of deficiencies from August 5, 2026, even though the count (0 deficiencies) is not high for the area.
- Turnover of 60.0% runs above the Midlands median; ask what share of each shift is agency staff.
- Occupancy is about 93%; ask whether there is a waiting list and whether rehab beds are kept separate.
- CMS lists a resident council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia takes South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid for long stays and how its Medicaid beds are assigned.
