Forest Acres Post Acute

2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204

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C

Below federal staffing minimum — average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
0.30 ✗ Below federal minimum (0.55)
Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
1
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
51/100

Data last updated: April 12, 2026

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

Most recent inspection (May 15, 2025)

D Potential harm — isolated F0644 Status: Corrected

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 23, 2025

Inspection cycle 2 (February 15, 2024)

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

F Potential harm — widespread F0881 Status: Corrected

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

F Potential harm — widespread F0804 Status: Corrected

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0812 Status: Corrected

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0759 Status: Corrected

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0761 Status: Corrected

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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 9, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 8, 2024

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