Columbia Senior AdvisorSouth Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope, at 1 Still Hopes Dr in West Columbia (Lexington County), is a nursing home certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 22 certified beds and DPH nursing home license NCF-0392. South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How many stars does South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope have from CMS?
South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, with 5 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) | 5 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 | Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | No chain listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | June 8, 2011 |
| DPH license | NCF-0392; 70 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 did the latest inspections of South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope find?
State surveyors working for CMS last completed a full health inspection of South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope on July 15, 2026, recording 0 health deficiencies for that cycle (0 routine, 0 complaint-driven).
The earlier survey, dated June 12, 2025, found 1 deficiency; 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.
What are staffing levels and turnover at South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope?
South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope averages 7.39 hours of nursing time per resident each day (higher than the Midlands median of 3.83); RN time accounts for 2.33 hours (higher than the Midlands median of 0.48).
On weekends, total nurse staffing falls to or stays at 5.86 hours per resident-day. CMS reports no turnover figure.
How does South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope stack up against nearby homes?
Its 22 certified beds make it smaller than the Lexington County median of 98 licensed nursing home beds. The nearest other certified home is Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation in West Columbia, about 2.8 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 3 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation 300 Agape Dr, 29169 | 2.8 | 98 | 3 of 5 | January 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation 2416 Sunset Blvd, 29169 | 2.8 | 132 | 2 of 5 | March 17, 2026 | 3 |
| C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Roddey Pavilion 2200 Harden St, 29203 | 3.3 | 308 | 2 of 5 | April 18, 2025 | 3 |
| Stone and Fewell Veterans Pavilions 2200 Harden St, 29203 | 3.3 | 135 | 3 of 5 | August 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Pruitthealth-Columbia 2451 Forest Dr, 29204 | 3.5 | 150 | 1 of 5 | July 9, 2026 | 13 |
What is near South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope in West Columbia?
South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope is in West Columbia, Lexington County, and Prisma Health Baptist is the closest general hospital on DPH's list, about 1.9 miles away by straight line.
Lexington Medical Center follows at roughly 3.3 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
At the same address DPH also licenses SC Episcopal Home at Still Hopes (CRCF) (assisted living license, 48 beds). CMS identifies the home as part of a continuing care retirement community.
What should we ask South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope before choosing it?
Use the federal record as a checklist: ask to read the full statement of deficiencies from July 15, 2026, even though the count (0 deficiencies) is not high for the area.
- Occupancy is about 93%; ask whether there is a waiting list and whether rehab beds are kept separate.
- CMS lists a both council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hope takes South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid for long stays and how its Medicaid beds are assigned.
