Nursing Home Comparison: Life Care Center Of Columbia vs. Wildewood Downs

           
           
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Comparison Summary

The facility Wildewood Downs holds the edge in overall quality, scoring 3 Stars compared to Life Care Center Of Columbia's 2 Stars. When reviewing the core nursing resources, Wildewood Downs reports a higher licensed nursing staff ratio, providing 1.97 hours of licensed nurse care per resident day (National Average is 1.4 hours). Life Care Center Of Columbia is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which holds an average overall rating of 3.40. Wildewood Downs is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which holds an average overall rating of 3.90. Regarding recent health inspection history, both facilities had deficiencies in their most recent survey, with Life Care Center Of Columbia recording 6 total deficiencies and Wildewood Downs recording 3.Finally, in terms of compliance history, Life Care Center Of Columbia has a clean record with no fines, while Wildewood Downs has incurred total penalties of $3,727.75.

*Staffing, resident, and quality ratings are based on the latest data provided by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).

Side-by-Side Facility Metrics
MetricLife Care Center Of ColumbiaWildewood Downs
Facility NameLife Care Center Of ColumbiaWildewood Downs
Street Address2514 Faraway Drive1215 Wildewood Downs Circle
CityColumbiaColumbia
StateSCSC
Zip Code2922329223
Phone Number(803) 865-1999(803) 788-5115
Ownership TypeFor profit - CorporationFor profit - Limited Liability company
Chain NameLife Care Centers Of AmericaSenior Living Communities
No. of Facilities in Chain1959
Overall CMS Rating2 Stars 2 star rating3 Stars 3 star rating
Staffing Rating3 Stars 3 star rating4 Stars 4 star rating
Quality Measures Rating4 Stars 4 star rating3 Stars 3 star rating
Licensed Nursing Hours/Resident Day1.59 hrs1.97 hrs
CNA Hours/Resident Day (Minutes)122 min189 min
Certified Bed Count17932
Total Residents Average113.25.4
Total Penalties (Fines)$0.00$3,727.75
Chain Avg. Overall Rating (1-5)3.403.90
Chain Avg. Health Inspection2.903.60
Chain Avg. Staffing Rating3.204.50
Chain Avg. Quality Rating4.403.20
Cycle 1 Total Deficiencies63
Cycle 2 Total Deficiencies35