Nursing homes › South Carolina › Forest Acres Post Acute
2601 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204 · 8032564983 · 132 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.88 (South Carolina median: 3.56). RN hours: 0.17. Weekend total: 2.67. Nursing staff turnover: 65%.
All-time on record: 10 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-15 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2024-02-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-15 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-15 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-15 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-02-15 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-15 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-15 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| 2024-02-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-08 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-15 | Fine | $82,018 |
| 2024-02-15 | Payment Denial | 24 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC MASTER TENANT, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/09/2023 |
| PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/09/2023 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| HAWS, CADEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/23/2024 |
| HUNT, LEON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/09/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| NICKERSON, LATASHA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/09/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 425008. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.