Wildewood Downs

1215 Wildewood Downs Circle · Columbia, SC · 29223 · 8037885115

32 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Senior Living Communities Part of a CCRC

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 81
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 94
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.803.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.460.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.38≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year48%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026

    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 February 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 18, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024

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

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024

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

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024

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

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F May 18, 2023

    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 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F May 18, 2023

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

    Corrected June 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F May 18, 2023

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected June 9, 2023 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425385 · certified since June 30, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.