L.M.C.- Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Road · Lexington, SC · 29072 · 8033595181
352 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $30,021 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
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.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
| September 26, 2023 | Fine | $23,989 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425321 · certified since December 17, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.