Quick answers
- Where is St Andrews Operator, LLC?
- 3514 Sidney Road, Columbia, SC 29210, in Richland County, South Carolina.
- What is the phone number of St Andrews Operator, LLC?
- (803) 798-9715, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of St Andrews Operator, LLC?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has St Andrews Operator, LLC been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $48,747.
- What did inspectors find at St Andrews Operator, LLC?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 28, 2021 to August 26, 2026), Medicare lists 40 health citations; the most serious was level J. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 28, 2021 to August 26, 2026), St Andrews Operator, LLC had 40 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $48,747 in total (3 fines, the latest on July 17, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day; the South Carolina average is 3.87 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 17, 2025 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 17, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 26, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Previous cycle: January 24, 2024 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 24, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 29, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0609 Level J
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 12 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0689 Level F
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: October 28, 2021 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 28, 2021 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 15 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0583 Level F
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (2)
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $48,747 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | Fine | $3,866 |
| July 17, 2025 | Fine | $3,866 |
| April 29, 2025 | Fine | $41,015 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.08 | 1.03 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.98 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.50 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.12 | 3.35 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 81.6% | 46.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 95.5% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 14 nursing homes: Yad Healthcare.
Legal business name: St Andrews Operator LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Holdings LLC | Direct owner | 100% | June 1, 2024 |
| West NC Holdings LLC | Indirect owner | — | June 1, 2024 |
| Alter, Tzvi | Indirect owner | 100% | June 1, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 81.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – individual |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Yad Healthcare |
| Legal business name | St Andrews Operator LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1979-05-23 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3514 Sidney Road, Columbia, SC 29210 |
| County | Richland County |
| State | South Carolina |
| Phone | (803) 798‑9715 |
| CMS Certification Number | 425129 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Presbyterian Home of South Carolina-Columbia2.1 mi · Lexington, SC · 5 of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare - Lexington3.2 mi · West Columbia, SC · 4 of 5 stars
- Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation3.7 mi · West Columbia, SC · 2 of 5 stars
- Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation4.4 mi · West Columbia, SC · 3 of 5 stars
- Retreat at Wellmore of Lexington6.1 mi · Lexington, SC · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Lexington Medical Center4.2 mi · West Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital
- Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge4.4 mi · Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital6.2 mi · Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13