Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community Compares
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is a 22-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Columbia, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (18.3%) is below the South Carolina average of 24.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 22 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Columbia, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.3% — better than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (25% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community with other nursing homes in West Columbia.
What keeps Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 18.3% here versus 24.6% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 22 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community's rating advantage in West Columbia?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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