Nhc Healthcare - Lexington
West Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425333) · 170 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 939-0026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare - Lexington has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare - Lexington reports total nurse hours of 3.82 per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.5%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare - Lexington has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare - Lexington is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. The facility is certified for 170 beds and reported an average of 157.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since March 11, 1994. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Limited Liability company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, NHC Healthcare - Lexington holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Staffing rating of 4 stars, and Quality Measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.81773, including RN hours per resident per day of 0.60419. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is present in the data, and no Special Focus status is indicated for this facility.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 4.0 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare - Lexington has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 3.81773, including 0.60419 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 45.5% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 170 beds and reported an average of 157.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which has 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 11, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 8039390026 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8039390026 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425333?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.