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Wildewood Downs

1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC 29223 · Richland County

Wildewood Downs is a luxury Continuing Care Retirement Community in Columbia, South Carolina, offering active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and senior rehabilitation.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 77% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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One of Columbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Wildewood Downs is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Columbia, SC, with 32 certified beds and an average of about 25 residents per day. It operates as part of the Senior Living Communities network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.80 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.46 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.80 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Columbia for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 32
Avg. residents/day: 25
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Senior Living Communities
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 425385

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,500–$10,480/mo (median $9,240)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,690–$5,560/mo (median $5,200)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Columbia prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.80; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.46; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 47.6%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 2
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-01-22
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-22Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2026-01-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-10-10Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-10-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-10-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2023-05-18Severity F — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

2023-05-18Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-05-18Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Concierge services

Location

1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Wildewood Downs

How much does Wildewood Downs cost?

Wildewood Downs does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Columbia, SC area typically runs $8,500–$10,480 per month (median $9,240, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Wildewood Downs's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Wildewood Downs 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Wildewood Downs?

Staff provide about 5.80 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Wildewood Downs?

Wildewood Downs has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Wildewood Downs have availability?

Typically 77% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Wildewood Downs offer?

Wildewood Downs in Columbia, SC offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 32 beds.

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