Forest Acres Post Acute
Nursing home in Columbia, SC
📍 2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 1 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 1 / 5 Quality: 3 / 5 Beds: 132 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Forest Acres Post Acute Overview
Inspection records list 2 fines totalling $85,163.00.
Forest Acres Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Columbia, SC with 132 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Limited Liability company, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 1 / 5, staffing rated 1 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 3 / 5.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.303; nursing staff turnover: 71.2%.
Families in Columbia often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Forest Acres Post Acute a Good Nursing Home?
Forest Acres Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 1 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 3 / 5. The available data lists 2 fines totalling $85,163.00.
Forest Acres Post Acute Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 1 / 5
Quality Rating: 3 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 1 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 55.25
Number of Fines: 2
Total Fines: $85,163.00
Forest Acres Post Acute Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 425008
Address: 2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
County / Parish: Richland
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 132
Average Residents Per Day: 125.0
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Forest Acres Post Acute
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.303
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.893
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.303, LPN hours: 0.893.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 71.2%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 83.3%
City: Columbia
State: SC
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 125.0, total nursing staff turnover: 71.2%, registered nurse turnover: 83.3%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Forest Acres Post Acute?
Forest Acres Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 / 5.
How many beds does Forest Acres Post Acute have?
Forest Acres Post Acute has 132 certified beds.
Is Forest Acres Post Acute Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Forest Acres Post Acute is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Forest Acres Post Acute located?
Forest Acres Post Acute is located at 2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204.