NHC Healthcare - Lexington
2993 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NHC Healthcare - Lexington Compares
NHC Healthcare - Lexington is a 170-bed for-profit nursing facility in West Columbia, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the South Carolina average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 170 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Columbia, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.2% (50% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.1% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.3% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NHC Healthcare - Lexington
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC Healthcare - Lexington with other nursing homes in West Columbia.
What keeps NHC Healthcare - Lexington's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help NHC Healthcare - Lexington keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.1% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NHC Healthcare - Lexington doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.2% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NHC Healthcare - Lexington maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 170 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC Healthcare - Lexington?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC Healthcare - Lexington's rating advantage in West Columbia?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around West Columbia
West Columbia sits in Lexington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 46,873 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $62,740
- Median home value
- $163,200
Demographics for Lexington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Columbia.
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