Wildewood Downs
Wildewood Downs is a 5-star rated nursing home in Columbia, SC with 32 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 4/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 36 health violations on record. Federal fines total $655 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: May 18, 2023.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and South Carolina public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 1 penalties totaling $655
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2023 4 violations
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2022 1 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2021 8 violations
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2019 2 violations
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2018 9 violations
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.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
2017 12 violations
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.
Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wildewood Downs
- What violations has Wildewood Downs received?
- Wildewood Downs has 36 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Wildewood Downs?
- Wildewood Downs has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Wildewood Downs last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Wildewood Downs safe?
- Safety at Wildewood Downs should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Wildewood Downs?
- Phone: (803) 788-5115. Address: 1215 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, SC. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Wildewood Downs offer?
- Wildewood Downs is a skilled nursing facility with 32 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Columbia, SC?
- Compare Wildewood Downs with other nursing homes in Columbia, SC on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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