Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation
West Columbia, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425379) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $12,043
Phone: (803) 739-5282 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which matches the South Carolina state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $12,043.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation is a 98-bed skilled nursing facility in West Columbia, South Carolina (Lexington County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 2003. The facility currently serves an average of 84.3 residents daily and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 3, matching the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.78 per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $12,043.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems that trigger increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare reporting cycle available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of about 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a 50.0% nursing turnover rate, earning a 3-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $12,043.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 98 beds and has an average daily population of 84.3 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 Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 14, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars; this facility scores 3 stars across all three components and overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8037395282 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8037395282 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425379?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.