Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 425387) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (803) 691-5720 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 4.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data available here does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County), certified for Medicare since December 2007. The facility is licensed for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 77.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rice Estate holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.96 per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility as reported.
CMS data for this facility do not indicate a displayed abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation, and there is no chain affiliation listed in the available data. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current inspection results, survey details, and any updates that may have occurred since this data was compiled.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rice Estate has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; for details on Medicaid acceptance, contact the facility at 8036915720 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.96 hours per resident per day with a staffing turnover rate of 40.9%, earning a CMS 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 for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Rice Estate is certified for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 77.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 15, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8036915720 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour logistics; contact the facility at 8036915720 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current inspection results and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425387?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.